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VI sportsman Kyron A. McMaster awarded King’s New Year OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola. VI – Virgin Islands Sportsman Kyron A. McMaster has made the King in the New Year's Honors list and will receive an OBE for his contributions to sport in the Territory.
Haycraft family honours late Peter Haycraft through monetary gift to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The family of the late businessman, philanthropist, and avid sailor Mr Peter Haycraft, OBE is honouring his legacy by supporting young people pursuing careers in the marine industry through a monetary gift to the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies.
International Women's Day: VIP honours Digital Creator Kyra J. James
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of International Women’s Day being observed today, March 8, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has recognised the accomplishments of Kyra J. James, creator of the popular video blog 'Kickin’ it with Kyra'.
VI’s Lynette L. Harrigan bestowed 2023 MBE Honour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms Lynette L. Harrigan, Marketing Manager of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and former President of the Rotary Club of Tortola has been conferred with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the 2023 New Year Honours Overseas and International list.
UPDATE: Bust of Terrance B. Lettsome to be placed @ airport - Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the suggestions made by his Deputy to install a statue of Terrance B. Lettsome at the T.B. Lettsome International Airport, will come to past but in the form of a bust.
New Cyril B. Romney statue to be unveiled @ Pier Park today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of its 6th-anniversary commemorations, the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park will today, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, unveil a statue of the late former Chief Minister who was credited for bringing the cruise tourism industry alive in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI’s Janice M. Pereira hailed by CCJ as Pioneering Caribbean Woman Jurist
RODNEY BAY, Saint Lucia, WI- Daughter of the [British] Virgin Islands soil the Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LL.D, Chief Justice, has been recognised by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law as a Pioneering Caribbean Woman Jurist.
D’Moi M. Hodge & Franklyn L. Penn Jr honoured with motorcade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands college basketball stars D’Moi M. Hodge and Franklyn L. Penn Jr were on Friday, April 16, 2021, honoured with a motorcade by the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) for their exploits with Cleveland State.
Fisherman’s wharf in Baughers Bay to be named after late Omar W. Hodge
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Sixth Electoral District Honourable Alvera Maduro Caines said the much talked about Fisherman’s Wharf in Baughers Bay is nearing completion and, when complete, will be named in honour of the late Omar W. Hodge.
BVI Red Cross names training room in honour of Astrid C. Wenzke
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross has named its training room in honour of Germany's Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands, Ms Astrid C. Wenzke, in recognition of her over 34 years of service to the organisation.