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Yacht destroyed by fire in Soper's Hole
SOPER'S HOLE, Tortola, VI- Persons could only look on helplessly as a yacht was destroyed by fire in Soper's Hole this afternoon, Monday, October 31, 2022.
Powerboat destroyed by fire in Lower Estate
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A powerboat was completely destroyed by fire in the wee hours of Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Lower Estate.
Residents told to desist from burning garbage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the Virgin Islands proceeded on complete lockdown on March 27, 2020, where persons have been restricted from even going to the garbage dumpsters in their communities, some persons have resorted to the inconsiderate and dangerous practice of burning their waste in their yards.
Dumpster fire affects school children & residents of Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIF&RS) had to be called in today, February 17, 2020 as smoke from a dumpster fire in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands Technical School (VISTS) was allegedly affecting students and teachers as well as nearby residents.
Fire personnel avert major explosion @ Botanic Service Station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A fire that had the potential to cause damages of catastrophic proportions was successfully put out at the Botanic Service Station on Pickering Road on January 20, 2017 as fate would have it that two personnel from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services were reportedly on the premises when it started.
‘Give us more lifeguards’ - Fire Chief Zebalon A. McLean
LAMBERT'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Fire Chief Mr Zebalon A. McLean has resounded the cries for the government to place some emphasis on getting more life guards for the Virgin Islands' beaches and to do so before it is too late.
Who will take bragging rights in Johnny Hassan Relays?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s not just bragging rights up for grabs during Friday’s Johnny Hassan Relays , but also a $300 purse, that the former BVI Athletics Association President has put up to add even more spice to the event.

