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November 20th, 2024
Pier Park vendors trained 'to exceed guest expectations'

WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Tortola Pier Park Ltd (TPPL) has hailed as a success the "STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage" training session held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday, November 15, 2024 at BVI Finance conference room.

November 20th, 2024
HLSCC to host transfer week in collaboration with Missouri Southern State University

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to host a dynamic Transfer Week from November 20-22, 2024, providing students with opportunities to explore further education pathways and connect with representatives from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).

November 19th, 2024
Smith’s Ferry Services welcomes new vessel- I Legend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Smith’s Ferry Services Limited is boasting the arrival of its newest ferry- ‘I Legend’, which officially joined its fleet on Monday, November 18, 2024.

November 19th, 2024
Hosts VI sweep St Croix Flyballers in Tropical Netball Tournament

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Netball Team continued its upward climb in the sport last weekend when they hosted St Croix Flyballers Netball Club of the US Virgin Islands at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

November 19th, 2024
Is Daniel Pruce a rogue Governor? Overrides decision of PSC & NSC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In some circles in the Virgin Islands, good governance only applies to locals but appears never to the Governor and his office or even the UK Police Commissioner (CoP) Mark Collins.

November 19th, 2024
Virgin Islands Retired Public Officers Association formed; Pete S. Smith is President

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— With the aim of empowering retired civil servants to continue making meaningful contributions while enjoying their post-service years, the Virgin Islands Retired Public Officers Association (VIRPOA) has officially been formed.

November 19th, 2024
Road works begin in SCB

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Works to resurface the roads in Sea Cows Bay have begun, although presenting a traffic nightmare during rush hours.

November 19th, 2024
No need for VI’S own helicopter- J. Phil Aspinall

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Mr J. Phil Aspinall of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has said there is no need for a rescue helicopter in the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 19th, 2024
Ilma makes inaugural call to the Virgin Islands

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The Territory welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma to Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

November 18th, 2024
David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor from Nov 17-22, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr is acting in the Office of Governor from November 17 to 22 November 2024.

November 18th, 2024
Hon Smith to launch Territory wide 'cleanup' programme in December

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the development of vibrant, clean and healthy communities being a priority of Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the former Deputy Premier has announced she will be launching the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme in December.

November 18th, 2024
USVI: Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

VI CONSORTIUM

NEW YORK, New York, USA- Spirit Airlines, Inc., a prominent low-cost carrier with multiple weekly flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New York court, listing assets and liabilities valued between $1 billion and $10 billion.

November 18th, 2024
Skillful Ballers Sr & Ice Connection 1-1 in VG Summer Jam Championships

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Skillful Ballers Sr of Tortola drew first blood when the Best of Five A Division Championship Series in the VG Summer Jam League tipped off at Jeffrey Caines Area in Virgin Gorda on Friday, November 15, 2024, however, home side Ice Connection bounced back to level the series on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

November 18th, 2024
About 4000 diabetics in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), about four thousand people in the Virgin Islands (VI) currently suffer from diabetes.

November 18th, 2024
Squash legend Nick Matthew OBE to participate in Meridian Masters tournament in VI

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- 3 Time World Champion, 3 Time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and former World No.1 Nick Matthew, OBE will display his world class skills when Tortola Sports Club hosts the 32nd Annual Meridian Masters Squash Tournament from November 22-24, 2024.

November 17th, 2024
David Lim defends BVI Half Marathon title; 6th win for Katrina Lindsay

SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- David Lim turned back the challenge of athletes like regular road racers Julius Farley and Jermaine A. Ricketts to win the Deloitte/Ogier BVI Half Marathon for the second year in a row on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

November 17th, 2024
2 men arrested on ferry to VG last evening November 16, 2024

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was sometime after 9:10 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, on a ferry filled with passengers leaving from Trellis Bay to Virgin Gorda that members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) carried out a sting operation.

November 17th, 2024
USVI: 83-year-old dies after collision on Queen Mary Highway

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- An 83-year-old man has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle on Queen Mary Highway near the Target Service Station on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, at 6:04 p.m.

November 17th, 2024
'Reimagined' Peter Island Resort to reopen December 1, 2024

PETER ISLAND, VI- Peter Island Resort, the largest private island resort in the Virgin Islands, has announced it will be reopening on December 1, 2024.

November 17th, 2024
Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Final postponed due to ‘unsafe’ playfield

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament Finals scheduled for today, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Greenland Grounds, have been postponed.

November 16th, 2024
2 USVI men arrested at sea

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Explosives after being intercepted at sea by police.

November 16th, 2024
2024 Boat Show ends with Awards Dinner

NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The 2024 BVI Boat Show concluded last evening, Friday, November 16, 2024, with an Awards Dinner.

November 16th, 2024
USVI: Election results certified; voter turnout tops 51%

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Official results for elections in the territory were released on Friday, November 15, 2024, by the Election Systems of the Virgin Islands.

November 16th, 2024
VI placed 7th @ first OECS Swimming Championships in 6 years

RIBISHI, St. Vincent and the Grenadines- The BVI Swimming Federation placed seventh overall in the recently concluded Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Swimming Championships which took place at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Center in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

November 16th, 2024
The VIP has practiced ‘leaving no district behind’- Former Speaker Willock

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock said the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has not left any opposition members’ district behind.

November 16th, 2024
The Donald Trump Dollar

By Dickson C Igwe

The USA has moved hard right with the victory of Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

November 16th, 2024
Road Town Jetty mural unveiled

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Road Town Jetty Mural was unveiled on Friday, November 15, 2024, by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).

November 15th, 2024
Fraser to act as Premier after joining government a few weeks ago

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently away from the Virgin Islands to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom.

November 15th, 2024
MSSU delegation to visit HLSCC next week

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- A delegation from the Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will arrive in the Virgin Islands (VI) for a visit to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) next week.

November 15th, 2024
BVIEC investing in a workforce that will take over in next 10 years- Dr Neil M. Smith

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- “What we are doing right now is we actually are developing or investing in a workforce that will be taking over the organisation, or leading the organisation in maybe the next 10 years or so,” General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Dr Neil M. Smith stated at a press conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to give details on BVIEC’s first ever career exposition.

November 15th, 2024
The Opposition is ‘not going to get together’- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes a unity government needs to be formed because it is in the best interest of the country.

November 15th, 2024
Tola Radio remains off air; Owner accuses CCT of attacking the business

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM has been off the air for fourteen days, and Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ is calling on the public to stand with the radio station as it is now engaged in a legal battle with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT).

November 15th, 2024
Waste oil eyesore near Crafts Alive promptly cleaned up

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An eyesore consisting of waste oil at dumpsters near Crafts Alive, a highly trafficked area for tourists, was quickly resolved, according to Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon.

November 14th, 2024
Police officer guilty of indecent assault on a minor to be sentenced Nov 27

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A police officer who was found guilty of indecent assault on a minor in the Magistrate’s Court on May 29, 2024, is to be sentenced on November 27, 2024.

November 14th, 2024
Governor assents to Immigration & Passport Amendment Act 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2024.

November 14th, 2024
Diabetes Association to form human circle on World Diabetes Day

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association is celebrating World Diabetes Day today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, under the theme ‘With appropriate access to diabetes care and support for their well-being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well’.

November 14th, 2024
Ephraim E. Penn elected President of ANOCES

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands- President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim E. Penn has been elected President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES).

November 14th, 2024
More focus on Tourism needed- Hon Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has said more focus needs to be placed on tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 14th, 2024
Honouring Virgin Islands Heritage - HLSCC hosts two-day celebrations for Culture and Tourism Month

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- In a vibrant celebration of Virgin Islands heritage, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Virgin Islands Studies Institute will be hosting Virgin Islands Culture Week on 20 and 21 November, as part of Culture and Tourism Month 2024.

November 14th, 2024
CCTV upgrades coming for Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that upgrades to the CCTV cameras on Tortola by year end bringing the total number of CCTV cameras on the island to 100.

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