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Legislators recall life of late Emmett C. Caines
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Legislators of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, yesterday, August 30, 2022, paid tribute and offered condolences on the passing of Mr Emmett C. Caines, the husband of Sixth District Representative and Junior Minister of Tourism, Hon Alvera Madura Caines (R6).
Local businesswoman Agusta Jennings passes
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Long Look resident Agusta Jennings, considered to be among the ranks of prominent women entrepreneurs in the Virgin Islands, has passed.
Hundreds travel from USVI & VI for Miya Marcano funeral in Florida
COOPER CITY, FLORIDA, USA - Nearly two weeks after Miya Marcano’s body was found in Orange County, family members, friends, and strangers gathered to celebrate her life in a moving funeral service held Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Cooper City Church of God in Cooper City, Broward County in Florida.
Hundreds take part in candlelight vigil for Everton McMaster
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Hundreds of residents took part in a candlelight vigil for the late Mr Everton McMaster on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at the crime scene in Baughers Bay, Tortola.
BVIFA mourns passing of member Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) along with the local football fraternity is mourning the death of Matthew D. Daly aka ‘Shorty’ described as a vociferous fan and avid supporter of the game in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Beloved teacher Beryl B. Vanterpool laid to rest
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Well-known and well-loved teacher of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC)- Primary Division, Ms Beryl B. Vanterpool, who passed away on August 17, 2020, was laid to rest today September 5, 2020.
VI pays tribute to roots reggae legend Vaughn Benjamin
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [British] Virgin Islands has joined the rest of the world in mourning the death of a man they referred to as a “roots reggae legend” and “spiritual father”, Mr Vaughn Benjamin, a resident of St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Accomplished statesman M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE laid to rest
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Proverbs Chapter 22:1 says: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” The late former Deputy Governor Mr M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE seemed to have chosen wisely during his life on earth.
VI Gov’t & Opposition pay tribute to late PM Manning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Government and Opposition joined the rest of the region and the international communities in paying tribute on the passing of former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning.
‘Village Missionary’ & Centenarian Robelteen Smith laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her walk on the earth was a long one but she did it in an upright, humble, sharing, caring and inspiring manner, according to most of the tributes made about the life of centenarian Robelteen Smith, who was laid to rest today, February 13, 2016 following viewing and funeral service at the Road Town Apostolic Faith Church.

