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Thomas family in no active land negotiations despite Premier’s claims- Thomas-Griffith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI– Daughter of the late Ellis Thomas, Mrs Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith has blasted Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) as peddling untruths that his Government is in active negotiations with the family for the use of the land at Ellis Thomas Downs.
Late Attorney Jamal S. Smith to be buried on May 18, 2024
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Immediate family, residents, friends and professional colleagues are still in both shock and mourning over the death of Attorney Jamal S. Smith who was found dead in his home located in Manuel Hill around March 12, 2024.
CXC probing 'distribution' issue with Principles of Accounts examination paper
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As the annual Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations gets on the way, the exam body in an update yesterday, Friday, May 10, 2024, said it is currently investigating an issue with one its examination papers.
New immigration bill to bring clarity to VI Residency & Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The updated Immigration Bill is in response to Recommendation B33 of the Commission of Inquiry, which identified the need for clear and published guidance for the consideration of applications for residence and Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen its first reading in the House of Assembly (HoA).
VI marks World Day of Health & Safety 2024 with virtual panel discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Human Resources observed World Day of Health and Safety in the Workplace with a special virtual panel on April 30, 2024, for the day which was spearheaded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Full CARICOM membership comes with a cost of participation– Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier and legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has questioned whether the Virgin Islands (VI) can afford the cost of full CARICOM membership, a stance that rebutted that of clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who said the VI should take up a strong role in the regional body.
VI lost a true national icon with passing of Vernon E. Malone – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and his family, has joined the territory in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Member of the House of Assembly, Mr Vernon E. Malone.
Sudden downpour floods Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in Road Town, Tortola were today, May 7, 2024, caught off-guard with flash flooding in the capital, after torrential downpours turned streets into rivers.
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.
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.
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