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VI swimmers capture 57 medals @ VISF Swim C/ships in St Croix
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- The twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club captured a total of 57 medals at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix from May 3 to 4, 2025.
Red Cross Week being observed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Red Cross (BVIRC) is observing Red Cross Week from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025.
‘Highly Noted’ saved the day for VI @ Carnival Races in USVI
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- While most of the focus was on whether Tortola’s Ghostinyou would repeat as Governor’s Cup champion at the Carnival Races at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Friday, May 2, 2025, the many horse racing fans from the Virgin Islands who attended the races were given an early reason to celebrate.
Trade Ministry focused on reducing 'bureaucracy that exists' - Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has reassured that she is working through her ministry to ease the burden of doing business in the Virgin Islands (VI).
I have a 'sacred duty' to advocate for seniors- Hon Turnbull
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Second District Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said he has been called to advocate on behalf of the senior citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI).
UK regulator ASSI blasted for ‘tone-deaf, heavy-handed’ airport restrictions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The United Kingdom’s Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is being accused of imposing regulations in the Virgin Islands that are culturally tone-deaf, economically burdensome, and executed without sufficient local consultation.
2 new books by local farmers to be launched this week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ cultural and literary landscape will see the launch of two new books by local farmers this week.
'With great power...comes great responsibility'- Gov Pruce to local media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Here in the Virgin Islands, there is a vibrant digital media ecosystem. With great power – as communicators, commentators and content creators - comes great responsibility."
Deadly shooting forces shutdown of STT Carnival Village
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE- A man was fatally shot Just after midnight on Sunday, May 4, 2025, —effectively late Saturday night — in the restroom of the Fort Christian Parking Lot, bringing a tragic and abrupt end to the final night of Village activities during this year’s St Thomas Carnival in the US Virgin Islands.
48 students participating in National Archery in the Schools Tournament 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under brilliant sunshine, 48 archers from 8 schools are taking part in the 2025 National Archery in the Schools Programme (NASP) Tournament in progress at A. O. Shirley Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.
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