Ciboney School of Excellence wins Primary School Foreign Language Bowl 2024
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gorda-based school Ciboney School of Excellence are the champions of the Primary School Foreign Language Bowl 2024.
Gov Pruce to publish his first CoI quarterly review later this month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce will be publishing his first quarterly report on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms in the Virgin Islands (VI) at the end of the month.
TCI & Bermuda airports also received bomb threats - RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bomb threats, similar to what was made to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on May 5, 2024, were also made to international airports in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and Bermuda.
Norwegian to make up for VI cancellations with 5 new cruise calls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Norwegian Jade, a cruise ship under the Norwegian Cruise Line brand, has added 5 calls to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the cancellation of some of its calls to the territory scheduled for May and June.
Construction of Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre building moving apace
JOHN’S HOLE, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, via the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), is moving full steam ahead in building yet another school.
Republic Bank resolves ‘technical issue’ affecting timely debiting of accounts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank has confirmed that, as a result of a technical issue stemming from its conversion exercise, some of its customers’ accounts were not debited in a timely manner for point of sale and E-commerce transactions.
Airport bomb threat sent to VINO who alerted CoP & National Security Council
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- At around 4:52 PM today, Sunday, May 5, 2024, an Email was sent to one of Virgin Islands News Online's (VINO) Email addresses purporting to be from a ‘Vika Melin’ with a foreign language at the bottom of the name which appears to be from Eastern Europe.
VI Queens feature in St Thomas Carnival Parade 2024
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The St Thomas Carnival Parade in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Saturday, May 4, 2024, was graced with four queens from the [British] Virgin Islands.
VI Represented @ Digital Pathways For Sids 2.0 Conference in T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The [British] Virgin Islands was represented by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Ms Petrona N. Davies and Public Service Transformation Manager Mrs Kishann Cupid Braithwaite at the High-Level Conference: SIDS 2.0: Defining the Pathway for Small Islands DIGITAL States in the Caribbean.
Jermaine A. Ricketts dips under 19 minutes to slay Paraquita Beast
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Paraquita Beast, the 4th race of the Trident Trust 5K Series, was held at Paraquita Bay on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
CRYPTOAEGIS INVEST is a fraud; Not licensed in this jurisdiction- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued a public statement to protect customers, creditors or persons who may have been solicited to conduct business by CRYPTOAEGIS INVEST and to make the general public aware that the person or entity has never been licensed or regulated by the FSC to carry on any financial services business, according to a recent statement.
Cabinet accepts granting of Certificates of Residence to 146 persons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 146 persons are set to be granted Certificates of Residence while 39 have been approved for 4th Generation Belonger Status in the [British] Virgin Islands.
“Whenever I say I coming for it, I go for it’- Lesmore Smith on 4th Gov’s cup win
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Horse Owner Lesmore Smith whose horse Ghostinyou had a thrilling victory to win the Governor’s Cup at the St Thomas Carnival Races in the USVI says he knew the prize was his from the beginning.
VI’s first local CoP, Attorney & Legislator Vernon E. Malone passes
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former legislator (2007-2011) Attorney and the first local Commissioner of Police, Vernon E. Malone passed away today Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Thunderstorms hit USVI triggering territory-wide flooding
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI - Thunderstorms, which the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico had alerted would impact the USVI and Puerto Rico this week, came with fury late Friday, leading to heavy flooding in both USVI districts while triggering an island-wide power outage on St. Croix.
Seniors Citizens month 2024 to feature plethora of activities - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) marks the 35th Anniversary of celebrating Senior Citizens Month, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has promised many activities to empower and support VI seniors.
Expect cloudiness & showers over next 24hrs - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management in a weekend weather update have warned that in the VI, persons can expect showers over the next 24 hours for Saturday and Sunday.
Ghostinyou takes thrilling victory in Governor’s Cup @ STT Carnival Races
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The [British] Virgin Islands flag is flying proudly in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, thanks to a spectacular come-from-behind victory by Tortola horse Ghostinyou in the feature race of the St Thomas Carnival Races in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) moments ago, May 3, 2024.
Anegada aircraft & cocaine seizure in August was a US operation- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A major drug bust on August 19, 2023, which resulted in Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seizing a Cessna aircraft and over 800 kilograms of cocaine on the sister of Anegada was a United States (US) led Operation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has disclosed.
Premier’s mother launching book on late Principal Carlisle Scott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local author and educator Mrs Medita Malone Wheatley, who is the mother of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), will be launching an edited book titled, “A Snapshot of the Virgin Islands Secondary School Under Principal Carlisle Scott”, British Virgin Islands” on Monday, May 6, 2024.
ETPS Principal proposes to change uniform colours & school motto
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Parents, former teachers and past students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary (ETPS) in Sea Cows Bay have advised our newsroom that the new principal of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, Ashkisha N. Maduro, is proposing to change the school uniform colours and motto.
Mentally ill person now occupying old Gov’t Admin Building- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for a timeline for the rehabilitation of the old Government Administration Building in Road Town, Tortola, which he said is now in a dilapidated state and needs urgent repairs.
ESHS switches to remote learning after frequent brawls on campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Frequent brawls among students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) this week, including at least three incidents of fights on Thursday, May 2, 2024, have resulted in a decision to switch to learning via online platforms today, Friday, May 3, 2024.
Motor scooter rider injured in accident @ Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A motor scooter rider sustained injuries in an accident in the Purcell Estate area of Tortola today, Thursday, May 2, 2024.
‘Refrain from suggesting inaccuracies’- Hon de Castro fires back @ Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has hit back at Deputy Speaker and Opposition Member Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) for recently suggesting the Minister has not been willing to take up his offer to lend his expertise in education and youth development.
AI & Google making young people seem 'super smart'- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– Seniors attending the Senior Citizens’ Month Opening Declaration Service, yesterday, May 1, 2024, were made to endure a lengthy speech on forgetfulness and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).
Ex ports boss Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to be sentenced June 6, 2024
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard will now be sentenced on June 6, 2024.
Governor requests meeting with local press! What's he up to?
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has requested a meeting with the local press. This is not a press conference but, in his invitation, Mr Pruce claims to be honouring Word Press Freedom Day.
Commemorative plaques for donations unveiled @ ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commemorative plaques for the Kellner Family Foundation and various contributors for their donation to the redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) were unveiled at the school's campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Opposition Leader to grill Premier on illegal immigration measures in HoA today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the frequent apprehension of illegal migrants in the [British] Virgin Islands recently, Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) wants to know what measures are in place to tackle the problem as well as other issues relating to border security.
Carey Olsen makes over $12K in donations to 5 local charities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five charities in the [British] Virgin Islands have benefitted from the kindness of offshore law firm Carey Olsen (BVI).
Horses from Tortola & Anegada to debut in 2024 St Thomas carnival races
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- While horse racing in the [British] Virgin Islands (Tortola) is at a standstill over a land dispute, our neighbours in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) are moving full steam ahead.
Hon Mather accuses Hon de Castro of sidelining him in education sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Educator and first-term legislator Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) has accused fellow educator and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) of sidelining him in the education sector.
VIP Gov’t to host ‘Inaugural Territorial Address' on May 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced an Inaugural Territorial Address scheduled for May 16, 2024, when his Government will detail its accomplishments and more as part of the Virgin Islands Party's (VIP) first anniversary in office.
'Eliminating gender inequalities' a top priority for Gov’t'- Armstrong Jones
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A training workshop to advance gender awareness in the workplace was hosted for several gender focal points from within Government organisations and statutory bodies on April 24, 2024.
VI rallies LatAm support for UN Associate Members' sustainable development
SANTIAGO, Chile - As the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda approaches, the [British] Virgin Islands (BVI) has rallied support for the 13 Associate Members of UN ECLAC located in the Caribbean at the 7th Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development in Chile in Santiago, Chile from 15th-18th April 2024.
2024 Governor's Cup: A triumph for Barney & team Airgasm!
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) hosted the 2024 Governor's Cup. The forecast wasn’t hopeful with less that 10 knots forecast; however, the wind came in above forecast, which allowed for three very exciting races to take place.
USVI: Carnival Village opens with tribute to Malvern Gumbs
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— With the official opening of Carnival Village on Monday night, festivities on St. Thomas have kicked into high gear. Dubbed “Malvern’s Melodic Greathouse” after music educator Malvern Gumbs, the village was a hive of activity as patrons criss-crossed the grounds, sampling food and beverages from vendor booths.
Dr Marcia Potter returned as CXC® Deputy Chair for another 3 years
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Dr Marcia Potter will continue for another three years as the Deputy Chair of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
'UK’s view' is Israel’s actions in Gaza cannot be described as genocide- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While some have been describing the continued deadly military attack on Gaza by Israel as genocide, the United Kingdom’s (UK) view is that the situation cannot be described as genocide unless determined by a court.
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