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Tropical Storm Warning still in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect for the Virgin Islands as Ernesto has now become a Category 1 Hurricane.
Sports Minister pledges continued support for VI athletes
PARIS, France- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has committed to supporting athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) following the good showing of the VI’s Olympians at the Olympic Games in Paris.
TS Ernesto pounds VI with heavy rains & winds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Ernesto made landfall in the Virgin Islands last evening, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall.
TB Lettsome International Airport to reopen at 4:45 p.m.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal, is informing the travelling public that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will reopen today, August 14 at 4:45 pm, while the airports on Virgin Gorda and Anegada will reopen tomorrow, August 15 at 8:00 am.
Gov't offices to close tomorrow except essential services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All government offices will be physically closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, except essential services, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto.
NEOC activated @ Level 1 as VI placed on Hurricane Watch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently under a Hurricane Watch in association with Tropical Storm Ernesto, which means that hurricane conditions are possible in the area within the next 12 hours.
70th Emancipation Festival was 'safe' with 'no notable incidents'- Clive L. McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tourism Director Clive L. McCoy has said he is pleased with the outcome of the recently concluded 70th Emancipation Festival.
TS Ernesto: ‘Prepare for potential outages’- BVIEC
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has been alerted to prepare for potential loss of electricity due to Tropical Storm Ernesto forecast to impact the Virgin Islands this evening, August 13, 2024.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ernesto to move ‘near or over’ VI this evening- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the forecast track, Ernesto is expected to move across portions of the Leeward Islands this morning and near or over the US and Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by this evening, August 13, 2024. This is according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in an update this morning.
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Airports among closures today due to TS Ernesto
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The three airports in the Virgin Islands will be closed later today, August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches the Virgin Islands (VI).
Businesses encouraged to participate in 2024 Survey
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Finance is encouraging all relevant businesses and individuals to participate in the 2024 Business Conditions Survey. This survey is designed to assess changes in the business community, record market trends, and ultimately contribute to analysing the state of the economy.
Caribbean Airlines to begin flying to VI from October 14, 2024
PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Caribbean Airlines today, August 12, 2024, announced the launch of its new route to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands, commencing on October 14, 2024.
UPDATE: VG United beat Wolues 2-nil to lift 2024 President’s Cup
EAST END, Tortola, VI- VG United made it a double cup celebration to end the season, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Wolues FC to add the President’s Cup to their FA Cup victory over the same opposition a month ago.
'Just go out & try' sailing- Olympian Thad A. Lettsome
MARSIELLE, Paris- Virgin Islands Olympic Sailor Thad A. Lettsome has encouraged others to take up sailing, following his participation at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
UPDATE: VI man killed in Anguilla identified as Kalik S. Aaron
ROAD WELL ROAD, Anguilla- The young man from Tortola who was fatally shot in Anguilla last night, August 11, 2024, has been identified as Kalik S. Aaron aka 'Dusman'.
Deyounce E. Lowenfield crowned Miss Universe BVI 2024
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Deyounce E. Lowenfield was on August 11, 2024, crowned Miss Universe BVI 2024 and will be representing the Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico in November.
Applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships now open- Governor’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Governor in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that applications for 2025–2026 Chevening Scholarships are now open.
UPDATE: Cat 1 hurricane could affect VI Tuesday or Wednesday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- AL98 continues to show signs of development as it moves west to west north west at 15- 20 mph.
‘I will continue to work hard, push myself to new limits’- Kyron A. McMaster OBE
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster, OBE has vowed not to let what he termed a “setback” at the Paris Olympics define him but rather motivate him to greater heights.
Puerto Rico’s ‘Aribita’ wins inaugural North Drop Open
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The North Drop Open, a two-day ‘catch and release’ fishing tournament, took place from Friday, August 9 to Saturday, August 10, 2024, and was part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship.
Thousands turned out for Kyron A. McMaster watch parties
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All over the Virgin Islands from Tortola to Anegada, residents of all backgrounds came together to watch the VI’s favourite son, Kyron A. McMaster OBE, as he ran for gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Attempt to make world’s largest calzone set for Sunday in Charlotte Amalie
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Chef Brady Sweet, owner of Cafe Amici in downtown Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas will attempt to break his own Guinness World Record for the largest calzone in the world on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
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Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated.
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McMaster among 4 to receive stars @ Tortola Pier Park- Zoe J Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster will be among four to receive stars on the Walk of Honour in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
'We focus on all the wrong things'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has chastised Virgin Islanders for focusing on the wrong things during Emancipation Celebrations.
5th: Podium finish eludes Kyron A. McMaster @ Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Kyron A. McMaster of the Virgin Islands was unable to add an Olympic medal to his World Championship Silver and double Commonwealth Games Gold when he competed in the Final of the Men's 400M Hurdles at Stade de France in Paris moments ago, August 9, 2024.
Hundreds take part in East End Rise & Shine
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The streets of East End were taken over by revellers when the Rise and Shine for the Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival was held on August 7, 2024.
VI Gov't launches Small Business Grant Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a Small Business Development Grant Programme to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.
When will the VI get a local Commissioner of Police?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mark Collins, a British National, is still on the job as Commissioner of Police (CoP) of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). He has been accused by his fellow police officers of some 55 counts of wrongdoing, including damming allegations of destruction of evidence, perverting the course of justice, defamation and interference with administrative justice and interference with the promotion process in the RVIPF.
Business Watch: Blanc du Nil & Tropical Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retail Therapy continued on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with a visit to Blanc du Nil and Tropical Tortola at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
Sports Minster Hon Sharie B. de Castro congratulates VI Olympians
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has extended congratulations to the four Olympians from the Virgin Islands (VI) currently in Paris.
Culture Mass for Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Day 2 today
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- A Culture Mass is what today, August 9, 2024, at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta has been named, bringing the [British] Virgin Islands’ culture to the fore.
UPDATE: NBVI & some govt entities closing early for McMaster's Watch Party
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI), along with some government entities in the [British] Virgin Islands, is showing national pride by closing early in order to facilitate their employees' attendance at the Watch Party for Kyron A. McMaster, who is set to compete in the Finals of the Men’s 400m Hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Rena's Festiville set ablaze with Cultural Extravaganza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola- The stage was once again set ablaze last night, August 7, 2024, at Rena’s Festiville as the [British] Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival continued with Cultural Extravaganza.
Hate riots engulf UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- Unrest, the worst seen in more than a decade, has gripped the United Kingdom (UK), following the stabbing to death of three girls and the wounding of eight others by a lone individual on Monday, July 29, 2024.
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Adam O & Travie Rozae honoured @ Inaugural Kickin It ‘Toast Gala’
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI– On a night filled with celebration, Kickin It held its inaugural gala, ‘Toast’, that brought together Virgin Islands culture, creativity and community.
We need a Governor who doesn't go away 'in midst of emancipation celebration'-Rev Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce's absence during this year's 70th Emancipation Festival may be an act of God paving the way for a son of the soil, Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, to hold the post during this significant period.
Action continues @ Rena’s Festiville
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The action continued at Rena’s Festiville last night, August 6, 2024, for the [British] Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival.
$42K Changan Uni-K unveiled as Rotary Club of Central Tortola's grand car raffle prize
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Changan Uni-K valued at over $40,000.00 was unveiled as the grand prize in this year’s Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Annual Car Raffle during the raffle’s official launch on Friday, August 2, 2024, outside the Flow building in Road Town.
UPDATE: Kyron A. McMaster eases into 400m Hurdles Final in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- World Athletics Championships Silver medallist from the [British] Virgin Islands Kyron A. McMaster looked set to run 47 seconds in the semi-finals of the Men’s 400m Hurdles at Stade de France in Paris moments ago, August 7, 2024, but on realising he was ahead of the pack he shut it down before the finish line to still win and book his place in the final set for Friday, August 9, 2024, at 3:45 PM.
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