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HoA passes Register of Interests’ bill with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a marathon session in a Committee of the whole House, the Virgin Islands Legislature- called the House of Assembly (HoA)- voted last week to approve the controversial Register of Interests Bill.
USVI: Man injured in early-morning gunpoint robbery in STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI — An armed robbery occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the vicinity of the Starz Hotel in Contant, prompting an urgent response from local law enforcement.
UPDATE: Top 3 slogans revealed; Voting begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) has revealed the three finalists of the slogan competition for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
$2.5M Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant re-commissioned
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on Friday, April 12, 2024, recommissioned the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant at Burt Point in the Virgin Islands.
Premier ‘salutes’ D’Moi M. Hodge for recent commitment to VI despite mourning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) basketball player and former Los Angeles Lakers’ D’Moi M. Hodge has been hailed by the Premier of the territory for his recent show of commitment to the VI in the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Basketball Championships despite mourning the loss of his father Courtney Parsons Hodge aka ‘Coco’.
New Caribbean radio news programme launched with strong Regional support
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- More than twenty radio stations across the Caribbean have signed on to broadcast a new Caribbean radio news programme, designed to increase the flow of news information about the region.
Hon Lorna G. Smith opens 1st constituency office on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, on Friday, April 12, 2024, became the first elected representative to open a constituency office on Anegada.
Ricketts wins Beef Island Beach Breeze to virtually seal Trident Trust 5K Series title
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Jermaine A. Ricketts was a clear winner in the Beef Island Beach Breeze on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and has virtually sealed the 2024 Trident Trust 5K Series based on winning 3 of the 5 races.
USVI: Police probing early-morning heist @ Home Depot on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The Home Depot in Estate Donoe was the target of a grand larceny on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, prompting an urgent response from the [US] VI Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau.
BVICA T20 Cricket Tournament bowls off today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Some 10 teams are taking part in the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2024 T20 Cricket Tournament, which bowls off at Greenland Playfield today, Sunday, April 14, 2024.
We need a sex offender’s registry in the VI’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- First term legislator and Deputy Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) aka ‘Buddha’ has called for a sex offender’s registry to be set up in the territory.
Tourist reportedly drowns @ Lambert Beach
LAMBERT BAY, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is this afternoon, Saturday, April 13, 2024, a male tourist reportedly drowned at Lambert Beach, Lambert Bay, Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Frustrated resident calls for end to toxic incinerator smoke
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - A resident of the West End Community has registered a desperate plea to the Government of the Virgin Islands for an update regarding the Pockwood Pond incinerator and the continuous toxic smoke emanating from the facility.
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Several areas to face overnight water disruptions over technical issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several areas in the Virgin Islands (VI) are scheduled to face overnight water disruptions due to a technical issue at the local Seven Seas Desalination Plant.
VI culture & arts ‘depicted beautifully’ @ recent Spring Regatta - Dr Katherine A. Smith
NANNY CAY, VI – The recently concluded BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival has been recognized for its prominent depiction of elements of the Virgin Islands' culture and cultural arts.
VI Public officers converted to new salary scale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Human Resources has successfully converted some 2499 public officers in th. Virgin Islands (VI) to the new salary structures in line with their March 31, 2024, deadline.
RiteWay staff disgruntled over security search policy & meagre pay raise
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Whether the price is right at Riteway and customers are happy is another story but the staff of Riteway are not happy, as they have had much to complain about.
SSB Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes to retire July 2, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After some 33 years at the BVI Social Security Board (SSB), its Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes has announced her retirement. Mrs Scatliffe-Boynes made the disclosure in a Facebook post.
3 confirmed cases of dengue fever in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health is calling on residents to increase their awareness of the symptoms associated with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. This comes in the wake of rising concerns following a dengue outbreak in neighbouring Puerto Rico.
New work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion temporarily suspended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Labour and Workforce Development under the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade have announced a temporary suspension of new work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion, effective immediately.
2024 value & supply chain
Dickson C. Igwe
Follow the capital trail through the behaviour of the capital mix and its value supply chains. It is important to assess how much of the Capital Mix – wealth-generating assets in the Virgin Islands- with its associated supply and value chains, is in public hands or government, and how much is in the private sector, including non-profit organizations.
Sensation Ferries to discontinue service between Tortola & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sensation Ferries announced today, April 12, 2024, it will discontinue operations between Tortola and Virgin Gorda, effective May 1, 2024.
Joint VI Law Enforcement Marine Base officially rebuilt
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
‘Everybody is all hands on deck’ to sell VI @ Seatrade 2024- Clive L. McCoy
MIAMI, Florida, USA – Virgin Islands Director of Tourism Mr Clive L. McCoy said the Virgin Islands is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach for the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global event ongoing in Miami, Florida.
Gov Bryan signs bill to create USVI Chronic Disease Registry
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The USVI's Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Registry will soon become a reality, after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed Bill 35-0207 into law.
‘Bureaucracy’ stalling salvaging of derelict boats across VI- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has expressed frustration that nearly 7 years since hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the VI, hundreds of destroyed vessels remain in the harbours across the territory.
Hon Smith to open Anegada constituency office tomorrow April 12, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) will be opening her Anegada District Office tomorrow, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Francis Lettsome Primary are 2024 Inter-Primary Schools Athletic Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Championships has ended with the Francis Lettsome Primary School being the best primary school in the Territory athletically.
VI's Territorial Dress to be reviewed- Hon. Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Jr Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hon. Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) was called impromptu on a radio talk show by Rosemary Cindy Rosan co-host of “The Morning Ride Show with a Side of Politics” on ZROD 103.7 FM today Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and asked about the Territorial Dress.
Local businessman, Green VI teams to equipt Joyce Samuel Primary with solar lights
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI - Local Businessman Chad George of Alpha Energy Solutions have teamed up with Green VI to donate solar-powered lights to the school as part of a wider project to adopt green energy solutions in the VI and reduce the energy load of the school.
Where is the ‘outrage’ for Jamal S. Smith’s death?- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the [British] Virgin Islands has lost a valuable citizen with the death of Jamal S. Smith, Third District Representative and Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA has said it is concerning that he is not seeing expressions of outrage over the demise of the local attorney.
'The CoI is causing all of our systems to fail'- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has accused the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and its sweeping recommendations on the [British] Virgin Islands of working against the territory.
Police charge 2 for firearm offences, 4 for burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seantroy Hanley and Jahkeema Charles were charged with keeping a firearm without a licence, among other charges, while Deron Antoine, Marvin Gumbs, Wendy Hendricks and Alex Moore were charged with burglary between March 2 and March 31, 2024.
Positive, Panthers & Old Madrid concede a total 40 goals in latest National League play
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Leading the goal fest in National League play was Virgin Gorda United who, back in action for the first time in two months, routed Positive 16-0 on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in front of their home crowd on the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground.
Fugitive Jamal Freeman aka 'Uncle' captured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has apprehended Jamal Freeman, who has been wanted since January 1, 2024.
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VI engages Disney, Carnival cruise lines on Day 1 of Seatrade Cruise Global
MIAMI, Florida, USA– Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is currently leading a delegation at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global event, a premier event in the global cruise tourism industry.
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Scrub Island Resort offering 4th night free plus resort credit
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Guests who book three nights at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will receive a fourth night free, along with a $250 resort credit per stay with the Spring into Savings special offer.
UPDATE: AC system @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital reportedly fixed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the issues with the air conditioning (AC) system at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital have been resolved.
Forecasters expect 23 named storms; 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst predictions of a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, forecasters expect 23 named storms with 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024.
Burnt-out vehicle @ Pockwood Pond nearly 3 weeks later peeves residents
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- It was on March 20, 2024, that a vehicle was burnt to a shell at Pockwood Pond on Tortola.
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