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Premier marks 1 year anniversary in Gov’t with pledge to continue tackling challenges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Marking his 1st anniversary since taking office, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed gratitude for the confidence shown in him and his administration to take the helm of government and has shared a commitment to continue building and delivering for the people of the territory.
Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Veteran fisherman Phillip Smith Robin added yet another fisherman’s tournament title to his bulging collection, when the Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament was held as part of the observances of Virgin Islands Day on Monday, July 3, 2023.
VI continues to be ‘bombarded by forces from all directions’ – Premier Wheatley
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- As the [British] Virgin Islands celebrated Virgin Islands Day yesterday, July 3, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the territory is still being bombarded by forces from all directions as was the case in the past.
VI receives key to Broward County as today, June 1 declared VI Day in Tamarac
BROWARD COUNTY, Florida, USA – Officials of the Virgin Islands have received the key to Broward County, Florida as June 1, 2023, was declared Virgin Islands Day in the city of Tamarac, Florida to mark the historic Virgin Islands-Miami commercial direct flight by American Airlines.
VI’s Christmas & other religious holidays to be led by religious groups
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has reviewed and approved the proposal for the management strategy for the commemoration of holidays in the Virgin Islands (VI) which will now see holidays being led by several organizations and government departments.
UK Parliament celebrates Virgin Islands Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In keeping with a desire by the Speaker of the United Kingdom (UK) House of Commons to foster a relationship with the Overseas Territories (OTs), the Virgin Islands flag flew at the main entrance to the UK Parliament to commemorate Virgin Islands Day on July 5, 2021.
Virgin Islands Day being observed for very first time today, July 5, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is observing a public holiday, Virgin Islands Day, today, Monday, July 5, 2021, for the very first time.