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2-vehicle accident @ The Bluff
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Thankfully no one was seriously injured when two SUVs became involved in an accident in the area known as 'The Bluff' on Sir Francis Drake Highway, Tortola this morning, September 15, 2022.
1 reportedly injured after scooter accident on Sir Francis Drake Highway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that an accident involving a motor scooter rider occurred this evening, July 30, 2022, in Road Town on Sir Francis Drake Highway.
Passenger bus bursts into flames @ Port Purcell
PORT Purcell, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a passenger bus moments ago this morning, November 24, 2021, burst into flames at Port Purcell, Tortola.
Sir Francis Drake Highway to be renamed – Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Sir Francis Drake Highway in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon be renamed to reflect the legacy of a Virgin Islands hero, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced last evening, March 2, 2021.
Rushed work? Sir Francis Drake Highway for 2nd resurfacing
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI – At a time when the Government of the Virgin Islands is said to be experiencing severe financial constraints, thousands of dollars continue to go wasted. This is evident when traversing the Sir Francis Drake Highway in Road Town.
UPDATE: Police charge two in firearm seizure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police officially charged Antonio Stoutt, 25, of Horse Path and Edwin Ortiz, 23, of Great Mountain for carrying an unlicensed firearm. Both appeared in Magistrate’s Court and were each given $65,000 bail with $5,000 to be presented in cash.
Street lights replaced with energy saving lights!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In continued efforts to reduce energy consumption in the Virgin Islands (VI), the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), yesterday July 10, 2012, launched its street lights pilot project that is to be monitored over a six month period and further introduced to the rest of the VI.