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Hon Rymer urges InterCaribbean Airways to urgently improve service
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has urged Inter Caribbean Airways to accelerate efforts to rectify inadequate service levels provided to travellers from the Virgin Islands (VI).
Ernesto hits Bermuda as Cat 1 Hurricane; Major power outages & flooding
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Ernesto passed over Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday, August 17, 2024, causing major power outages and flooding.
USVI: WAPA achieves 95% power restoration on STX, 94% in STT/St John
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Water and Power Authority on Saturday, August 17, 2024, continued efforts to restore power across the territory following the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
VI suffer 0-4 loss to TCI in CFU Boys U14 Challenge Series in T&T
PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Caribbean Football Union Boys’ U14 Challenge Series being played at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad.
'We all have a responsibility' to preserve VI’s history & heritage- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to take up responsibility for preserving the history and heritage of the Virgin Islands (VI).
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Majority of Public Offices reopened after TS Ernesto- PS DaBreo-Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE has reported a majority of offices within the Public Service have fully reopened, providing services to the public following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
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Riteway staff trapped in store during TS Ernesto
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) has been reliably informed that staff members of Riteway in Pasea Estate in Road Town, were stuck at the building during the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
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USVI: Senators override Bryan's veto of bill honouring Ex Gov Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. Thomas, USVI- The 35th Legislature on Friday, August 16, 2024, flexed its authoritative muscle overriding Governor Albert Bryan’s veto of Bill 35-0229.
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Hon Walwyn calls for Premier Wheatley to resign as Minister of Finance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Legislator Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for the resignation of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to resign as Minister of Finance.
UPDATE: VI victorious in youth basketball classic opening match; footballers lose to DCA in T&T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Both basketball teams from the VI were victorious in their opening matches at the first annual Youth Summer Slam Classic Tournament which opened on Friday, August 16 at Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Sources closed to the process have informed our News Centre that current Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
FEMA deploys over 200 personnel to USVI for Post-Ernesto recovery
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the deployment of Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMATs) and other personnel to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
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'Don't stop chasing your dreams'- Julieth M. Smith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Julieth M. Smith’s story is one of inspiration, determination and perseverance, which is a testament to the saying 'it is never too late' to do anything.
'Engaging & enlightening' Emancipation Exhibition officially opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition officially opened on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
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BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
UPDATE: No internet; Staff without water & electricity forced BVITB closure- Source
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- A senior source, speaking to our News Centre on condition of anonymity, has revealed different reasons why the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) headquarters in Port Purcell remained closed today, August 15, 2024.
UPDATE: Straps for RT mailboxes recovered; CGB ones still missing- Iris T. Romney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the missing straps from the mailboxes adjacent to Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex in Road Town have been recovered.
USVI: Audit on sex abuse practices @ CAHS completed
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI- The audit of standards and practices when it comes to reporting of alleged criminal sexual activity within the territory’s schools, begun in 2021 following the arrest of former Charlotte Amalie High School track & field coach Alfredo Bruce Smith, is complete, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr.
Civil Registry & Passport Office reopening delayed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Civil Registry and Passport Office will remain closed until further notice, according to a bulletin from the Deputy Governor’s Office.
'We could not have asked for better ambassadors'- BVIOC President
PARIS, France- BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) President Ephraim E. Penn has said he is extremely proud of the athletes who represented the Virgin Islands at the just concluded 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
Conical Red Buoy not on station, Hogs Valley Point, Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Conical Red Red Buoy at Hogs Valley Point, Tortola (Lat:18° 24.612’N – Long: 064°
35.478’W), has been reported to be out of position due to the passing of TS Ernesto and is not visible.
Ernesto heading toward Bermuda as Category 1 Hurricane
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels northwards toward Bermuda, having already left the Virgin Islands without power on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
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NEOC to convene following Ernesto- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will convene today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive reports from various agencies following the effects of Hurricane Ernesto.
'Stay safe & stay home'- Governor Daniel Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has urged residents to remain indoors as the effects of Hurricane Ernesto is still affecting the Virgin Islands.
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.
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