Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

News

March 26th, 2024
Josiah’s Bay residents ‘terrified’ following frequent gunshots in the area

JOSIAH’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Josiah’s Bay on Tortola are calling on the police to take action against persons frequently firing guns late at night in the area.

October 3rd, 2023
Gunfire reported in Road Town

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our newsroom is that there have been reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Joe's Hill Road and Main Street in Road Town, Tortola.

July 19th, 2023
Ministries/Departments still failing to submit paperwork for increments- Deputy Gov

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer has called it “unacceptable” the delay by Ministries and Departments of Government failing to submit documentation to allow for the processing of payments of increments.

May 10th, 2023
Another report of gunshots in Baughers Bay; One arrested

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Just two days after gunshots were reported in Spooner’s Estate, reports of gunshots in Baughers Bay, also on Tortola, have been received.

May 8th, 2023
Gunshots reported in Spooner’s Estate area

SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre from sources in the Spooner’s Estate area is that sounds believed to be gunshots were heard in the area of Spooners Estate on Tortola last night, May 7, 2023.

December 13th, 2022
UPDATE: Man gunned down in East End identified as Kadeem Jimenez

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI- The man who was gunned down in East End Monday afternoon, December 12, 2022, has been identified as Kadeem Jimenez.

October 13th, 2021
USVI Gov't renews no-bid $70K contract for AG's daughter

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has renewed for another year a $70,000 no-bid contract for Kmisha Victoria Counts, the daughter of USVI Attorney General Denise George, to "represent the USVI as a tourism destination and to increase tourism and travel to the territory from various target market regions in the Continental United States."

August 3rd, 2021
AG ‘stimulus’ reports to be brought to HoA despite ‘accuracy’ concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite expressing concerns including about accuracy, Cabinet has decided that the Auditor General’s Reports on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ stimulus programme for religious organisations, civic groups, daycares and private schools as well as for farmers and fisherfolks will be laid in the House of Assembly (HoA).

January 22nd, 2021
CoI called on mere allegations rather than solid evidence- Press conference reveals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration faces accusations of corruption and victimisation in governance to warrant a Commission of Inquiry, neither the Governor H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert aka 'Gus' nor the newly sworn-in Commissioner, Honourable Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom, could say whether they have solid written evidence on those accusations.

September 29th, 2020
Loaded gun found @ Bar in ‘The Ghetto’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A loaded firearm has been taken off the streets of the Virgin Islands, thanks to persistence of officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), who were responding to reports of someone carrying a firearm in the area of Road Town referred to as ‘The Ghetto’.

Follow Us On