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TAG vehicles destroyed by fire in Duff's Bottom
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI—A fire destroyed several new vehicles belonging to Tortola Auto Group (TAG) at Duff's Bottom, Tortola early this morning, Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Leaked document: Cindy Rosan asked for over $1M of taxpayers $$ for being fired
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ has always given the impression that she has the territory at heart, particularly when it comes to taxpayers’ funds; however, a leaked document seems to have exposed the hypocrisy of Ms Rosan, a relentless critic of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
We are 'proud & excited' to have Caribbean Airlines in VI- Hon Rymer
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Caribbean Airlines made its inaugural flight to the Virgin Islands (VI) this morning, October 14, 2024, touching down at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island sometime after 11:00 AM with 62 persons on board.
USVI: Man shot dead in St. Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The V.I. Police Department (VIPD) has announced that it is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, near the Tequila Bar on Kronprindsens Gade.
LIAT 2020 may already be in trouble?
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- The future of LIAT 2020 hangs in the balance as Allen I. Onyema, CEO of Nigerian airline Air Peace, continues to face mounting charges in the United States.
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AL94 a potential threat to VI- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) continues to monitor AL94 as it continues to move westward across the Atlantic.
Premier Wheatley joins in celebration of Reading is Fun Week 2024
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Public and private schools across the Territory engaged in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading when the Territory observed Reading is Fun Week 2024 from October 7 to 11, 2024.
Opposition to host 3-hour Live radio event on Oct 15
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition will be seeking to engage the public on several issues at a 3-hour live radio event on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Sunrise Airlines to begin flying to VI in December
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Even as the Virgin Islands (VI) is set to welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to the territory on Monday, October 14, 2024, and LIAT 2020 is also seeking to fly here soon, another airline is poised to add the Virgin Islands to its list of destinations.
VI edged 0-1 by Cayman Islands in bruising CONCACAF Nations League game
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Despite a battling performance, the Virgin Islands (VI) lost 0-1 to the Cayman Islands in their last game of the CONCACAF Nations League at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, and Nevis on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Monitoring & surveillance vessel ‘Vigilate’ launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change made an official launch of a new motor vessel called Vigilate.
VI welcomes inaugural Caribbean Airlines flight to territory on Monday
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands will on Monday, October 14, 2024, welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Free Professional Development Series for Educators
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- A free Professional Development Series for Educators in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been launched.
Former VI DPP appointed King’s Counsel in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Former Director of Public Prosecutions in the Virgin Islands (VI), Terrence F. Williams, has been appointed to the rank of King’s Counsel.
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USVI: Legal rum wars
VI CONSORTIUM
CONTANT, St. Thomas, USVI: A local rum manufacturer is suing another business for trademark infringement, after it began selling rum using a similar name.
RVIPF participated in Reading is Fun Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) did their community policing duty by taking part in Reading is Fun Week at schools in the Territory.
100 educators receive First Aid training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several educators and school support staff are now better equipped to assist in cases of emergencies at their schools following a First Aid training by the BVI Red Cross.
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Confidence is dollar debt
By Dickson C Igwe
OK. World leaders look to the Dollar in managing their governments and economies. How? Well, the Dollar and Dollar related instruments, managed by institutions such as Central Banks, the IMF and World Bank is the last port of call for leaders of most world economies.
VI's first medical school to begin with 50 students in August 2025
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands first medical school, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), has begun receiving applications for a 4-year Medical Doctor degree programme.
Dame Janice M. Pereira to be honoured with week-long National Celebration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of the beloved daughter of the soil, The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice.
Contract signed for new vending zone @ Long Bay Beach on Beef Island
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- A new vending zone, inclusive of 3 restaurants and bars, is to be built at Long Bay on Beef Island in time for the start of the next tourist season.
Premier Wheatley was hesitant to sponsor Vybz Kartel show because of 'backlash'- Parillon
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Steve E. Parillon of YOLO Promotions has defended the Office of the Premier’s sponsorship of the 2025 Black on Black (BOB) event featuring dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, stating that they have been putting in the work.
Finally! Road works begin from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited road works from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay on Tortola began on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
VI hands over OECS Council of Health Ministers Chairmanship to Dominica
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is currently in Dominica attending the 10th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers.
Statement from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, & Sports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports was informed of a serious allegation made against a teacher. We want to emphasise our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity in our schools.
Form 'Commission on Independence' for VI- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has advised Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to form a commission to investigate and report on the Territory’s readiness for independence from the United Kingdom (UK).
At least 4 dead from tornadoes in Florida due to Hurricane Milton
TAMPA BAY, Florida, USA- At least four people have been reported killed by tornadoes due to the passage of Hurricane Milton in Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Anti-Bullying Week activities to empower children to ‘choose respect’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The New Horizon Guidance and Counselling Unit will engage in several activities aimed at choosing respect for Anti-Bullying Week 2024.
VI fall 1-3 to St Kitts & Nevis in CONCACAF Nations League
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- The Virgin Islands suffered defeat to St Kitts and Nevis when action in the CONCACAF Nations League continued on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Quito’s Luxury Inn renamed 'The Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel'
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The majestic Quito’s Luxury Inn and Quito’s Gazebo Restaurant & Bar, now under new ownership, have been renamed.
Simulation Exercise being conducted @ T.B Lettsome International Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) will be conducting its
biennial emergency simulation exercise at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport today, October 10, 2024.
Another teacher @ ESHS accused of sexual molestation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre from sources familiar with the matter is that another male teacher from the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has been accused of sexually molesting a student at the school.
Biden Administration allocates $9M to USVI for lead pipe replacement
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands is set to receive a boost in its water infrastructure efforts as the Biden administration finalised a rule on October 8, 2024, requiring all US drinking water systems to identify and replace lead pipes within the next decade.
Astra Davies Penn is newest addition to Judicial & Legal Services Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Daughter of the Virgin Islands soil, Astra Davies Penn is the newest addition to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC).
‘Shut the country down’ once a month to clean up- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has suggested that the Virgin Islands takes the example of Rwanda to ensure the territory remains a clean and tidy tourist destination.
'If I was the Premier', I would reshuffle my Cabinet- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—After a nearly 4-month hiatus, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline returned to his show Honestly Speaking on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and boldly stated that if he was Premier, a shakeup of his Cabinet would have been made.
Record numbers participated in 2024 Walk for the Cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four hundred and fifty registrants were received for the 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure which was held this past weekend, October 5, 2024, making this year’s event one with record breaking numbers and a resounding success.
VI pair defeated by Ecuador @ Pan American U23 Squash C/ships
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia, SA- Doubles action began today, October 8, 2024, at the Pan American U23 Squash Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia, where the Virgin Islands was represented by Danny, 16, and Oliver Henderson, 18.
Monster Hurricane Milton on collision course with Florida
VI CONSORTIUM
MIAMI, Florida, USA- As Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton and evacuate where possible, emergency responders are positioning themselves to manage both pre-landfall preparations and post-storm recovery efforts.
Leela Mellor wins 2024 ‘My Favourite Teacher’ Essay Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Road Town has announced the winners of its Annual “My Favourite Teacher” Essay Competition.
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