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BVI Full Moon Puerto Rico Party 2024 smashes attendance records
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Almost 3,000 guests and fans of the British Virgin Islands arrived at VIVO Beach Club in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, to celebrate the already traditional BVI Full Moon Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024, an increase from previous years according to event organizers.
BVI High School Class of 94 marks 30th anniversary by awarding new graduates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI High School Class of 1994 has celebrated their 30th-year anniversary by giving back to this year's graduates of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in a significant and meaningful way.
NAGICO & Interpath are Platinum Sponsors of 2024 CASA Jr Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances has announced its Platinum Sponsorship of the prestigious Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships to be hosted by the Virgin Islands (BVI) from June 30th to July 6th, 2024.
Division E. Toastmasters welcomes new Director Camille T. Merry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Division E Toastmasters in the Caribbean have welcomed a new Division Director, Camille T. Merry (BVI), and her team for the 2024-2025 Toastmasters term.
VI, UK relations at critical juncture with UK elections looming- E. Benito Wheatley
NEW YORK, New York - The British Virgin Islands' relationship with the United Kingdom is at a critical juncture with the UK General Election looming on July 4, 2024, that is shift power from the ruling party to the opposition party according to Special Envoy to the Premier Mr E. Benito Wheatley.
70th Anniversary Festival Village will be @ new reclamation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a move that has met the praises of many, the 2024 Road Town Festival Village will be held at the new reclamation site that hosted the return of the Virgin Islands Music Festival.
The BVI has for years suffered corruption & allegations of corruption- Ex-UK police officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Commissioner of Inquiry was not considered a criminal investigation and did not find hard core evidence of corruption in the Virgin Islands, a former police officer in the United Kingdom, Andy J. Cooke, has surprisingly stated that the [British] Virgin Islands suffered from corruption for years.
UPDATE: Tropical wave could become Tropical Storm Beryl this weekend- NHC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has said the second storm of this year’s hurricane season could form within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Deputy Premier presents laptops to graduates of Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), recently presented fifteen laptop computers to the principal, Ms Akima Powell, of Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School (ROMPS) for its graduating class of 2024.
Jonathan Industrious receives 23rd Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The recipient of the 23rd Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship is 11-year-old Jonathan Industrious.
Police recover high-powered weapons on Tortola; Arrests made
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it successfully recovered three prohibited firearms from two separate incidents this week.
Crimefighting plans in latest law enforcement review must be redacted- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Opposition member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for more information in a new report of a review of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be redacted as a matter of national security.
BVI FSC announces retirement of Chairman Robin F. Gaul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Financial Services Commission announced this week, that Mr. Robin F. Gaul FCCA, Chairman of its Board of Commissioners, will retire from office with effect from 30 June 2024, following lengthy tenure with the Board.
ESHS Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hodge retires
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Well-known school administrator Mr Cecil A. Hodge is calling it a day after 36 years of service at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Pap Test Screening Initiative successfully targets over 300 women
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over 300 women signed up to participate in the Celebrating Life: Know>Fix>Live>WIN! free pap smear initiative titled CERVICAL CANCER, THAT’S ENOUGH.
VI to host OECS 11th Council of Ministers Meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4, 2024.
Avanell Morton elected new BVIFA President
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections at the BVIFA Office on East End on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, when Avanell Morton was voted in as its new President.
Father pleads for return of alleged abducted child
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A father in the Virgin Islands (VI) has taken to social media over what he claimed was the alleged abduction of his daughter by the mother sometime last Thursday, June 20, 2024.
'Gov’t business travel must be worth it' – Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE said travelling on official business for the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) must bring returns for the territory.
VG United & star-studded One Love reach Final of 2024 President’s Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gorda United will be playing One Love FC in the Final of the 2024 Presidents Cup, after both recorded comfortable wins in their respective semi-finals at East End/Long Look on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Agape adds Grade 7 for 2024/2025 school year
ANDERSON ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Christian-based education institution Agapé Total Life Academy (ATLA) has announced it will introduce a Grade 7 in time for the 2024-2025 school year at Anderson Estate, Tortola, following the recent approval from the Ministry of Education to expand to a secondary division.
VI joins Chile & Colombia’s call for stronger response to disaster displacement
BOGOTA, Colombia, SA- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has joined the Governments of Chile and Colombia in jointly calling for the strengthening of the regional framework for response to forced displacements caused by disasters such as hurricanes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Enis Adams Primary School receives new playground
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Enis Adams Primary School students can find play at school a lot more fun, thanks to a new playground.
USVI: Body of missing diver found in Frederiksted waters
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The body of a missing diver was found late Monday night, June 24, 2024, after an extensive search effort off the coast of Frederiksted. The diver, identified by next of kin as Craig Todman, also known as “Tygah,” had gone missing earlier in the day.
Cabinet approves Discretionary Powers Guide for VI Ministers, Depts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has noted and approved the Policy - "A Report to Guide the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers in the Virgin Islands” developed to implement Recommendation A3 of the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms.
VI could experience 'extremely hot conditions' over next couple of days- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands could experience extremely hot conditions over the next couple of days, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.
'VI must solve its own problems instead of looking for somebody to blame'– Premier
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on members of the community to use their talents to find solutions to local problems.
Premier Wheately's 2010 song ‘I wanna fly’ takes the airways after 14 years
FAT HOG'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Long before holding the highest office, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) added to the country’s musical repertoire with the release of a song ‘I wanna fly,' which touched on social issues in the Virgin Islands and remains relevant in 2024.
Man reportedly returns with AK 47 following brawl @ Long Bush
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- It was sometime after 10:00 PM last evening, Sunday, June 23, 2024, that there was a fight involving three males in Long Bush on the main island of Tortola.
Undercover sting unveils cocaine trafficking plot between Tortola & STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — A recently unsealed case in the District Court of the Virgin Islands reveals a man on trial for participating in a conspiracy to traffic cocaine from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands into St. Thomas.
Dean H. Greenaway ousted from BVIFA; Matter now in hands of Labour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has been tight-lipped over giving Mr Dean H. Greenaway aka 'The Sportsman' the pink slip. Our sources in the sports fraternity in the Virgin Islands (VI) told our newsroom that Mr Greenaway, who is a critic of the Natalio D. Wheatley Administration, was fired from his job as the Head of the BVIFA Competitions Committee.
100s from Sewkarran & Chrisnanand power Cavaliers to BVICA T20 Final
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Blistering centuries from Avishkar Sewkarran and Dhanpaul Chrisnanand powered Cavaliers to a 203-run win over Rising Stars in the semi-finals of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 Tournament at Greenland Playfield on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Malacoy Levons & Jhadazia Lennard crowned Mr & Miss HLSCC 2024
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Malacoy Levons and Jhadazia Lennard were crowned Mr and Miss HLSCC 2024 respectively when the pageant was held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
RVIPF mourns death of retired officer Thomas Winchester
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is mourning the death of former Sergeant of Police Mr Thomas Winchester, who retired from the RVIPF on July 31, 2000.
Late attorney & legislator Vernon E. Malone laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late legislator (2007-2011) and first local Police Commissioner Vernon E. Malone QPM, LLB, MHA, CPA was laid to rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024, following an official funeral.
‘We have looked @ extending [airport runway] 500 ft to the west’- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has committed to extending the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport; however, how it will be done is not a decision written in stone as yet.
Semi-finals of BVICA T20 Cricket Tournament bowl off @ 10: 00 AM
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- 11 teams began participating in the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) 2024 T20 Cricket Tournament, which bowled off at Greenland Playfield on April 14, 2024, and now only 4 remain.
BDO Schools Football League Awards Ceremony slated for today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Football players in the 2023/24 edition of the BDO Schools Football League, which concluded in February, will be recognised for their efforts today, Sunday, June 23, 2024.
BVIHSA compromising ability of power company to keep VI lights on -Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation BVIEC, Dr Neil N. Smith, has called out the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and connected clinics as compromising the ability of the power company to keep lights on in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI public urged to participate in airport expansion survey
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI - Persons living in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to participate in a survey on a Business Case for the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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