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Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina unveils holiday calendar
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has unveiled its 2024 holiday calendar promising to bring tropical holiday cheer.
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.
Premier Wheatley & Lorna G. Smith praise development @ Biras Creek
BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- While many criticize the administration of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for a lack of development in the Territory, one development has received high praise.
WNBA Coach facilitates 3X3 Basketball Christmas Camp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Sea Cow’s Bay Basketball Club, in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), concluded a 3x3 basketball Christmas Camp for youth players aged 9-16 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex on December 20, 2024.
VI’s Rules of Criminal Procedure are under review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Rules of Criminal Procedure are being reviewed by the Criminal Justice Advisory Group.
Upgrades to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital coming- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital will soon receive significant upgrades that reflect the quality and type of service offered by the Territory's Health Services Authority.
Anegadians for Progress Inc makes donation to Anegada clinic
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Anegadians for Progress Inc, based in New York, made a substantial donation to the Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic.
Premier apologises for minimum wage debacle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In his budget debate rebuttal to the Virgin Islands’ (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) on December 19, 2024, Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), issued a public apology to employers and employees impacted by the debacle resultant from delays in implementing a new minimum wage.
Funds approved to settle funeral debt for late Legislators Carvin & Vernon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The year 2024 saw the passing of two giants who served in the Legislature, the late businessman Carvin Malone and Attorney Vernon E. Malone.
Dr Dawson is looking forward to 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) said he is looking forward to 2025 coming from an intense 2024.