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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).
USVI Police dog leads to arrest of man on gun & ammo charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI — A man is facing multiple gun charges in the V.I. Superior Court after a police dog alerted officers to his car during a targeted traffic stop.
Ebenezer Thomas Primary receives new playground
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School is now the fourth of five primary schools in the Territory that has received a new playground facility following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI.
Portion of roads in Sea Cows Bay to get face lift!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - While many continue to complain about the bad roads and big potholes in the Virgin Islands (VI), one busy area with bad roads will be having a facelift.
Business Watch: Infinity Jewelry Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Established since 1987 as a family business in Puerto Rico and New York, Infinity Jewelry branched out in 2021 to serve locals and tourists with new jewellery stores covering Alaska, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Tortola in the Virgin Islands at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola, Pier Park.
Wreath laid on Salt Island in memory of those perished on RMS Rhone in 1867
SALT ISLAND, VI- As part of BVI Wreck Week 2024, a wreath-laying ceremony was held on Salt Island on June 20, 2024, in memory of the many who perished on RMS Rhone in 1867.
Early morning STT Crash results in death of 36-year-old man
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 5:19 a.m., authorities were notified about a fatal accident involving a motorcycle on Alton Adams Drive, the V.I. Police Department has confirmed to the Consortium.
Are we placing the right ladders on the wrong walls?
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When the Beginning appears as Tragic as the End: I am no Jesus, and why I do the things I do without expectations, may be hard to answer, but according to your story, Jesus healed ten lepers and only one bothered to say thanks... I may have been blocked in progress, fired from Government, and taken off Radio Stations for opposing corruption, but that never stopped me from bringing Truth to the Youth, because they are not to blame, and they are our Future.
The CoP ‘seems afraid to address the people in the territory’- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The embattled Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has been accused of dodging opportunities to address the public.
Keithroy Smith charged for burglary committed @ villa on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 21-year-old male was charged with burglary at a villa on Virgin Gorda.
No one believes BVIEC is 'subsidising' electricity cost– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline said although the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is subsidising electricity in the VI, as claimed by the Government and the corporation, not many believe that is so due to the large amounts still being made to pay by consumers.
WINAIR announces additional flights between St Maarten & Curacao
SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten – In response to the current market circumstances that created a rise in customer demand for travel between St Maarten and Curaçao, Winair is pleased to announce the addition of four new weekly flights on this route.
Maples Group pledges US$70k towards new Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, along with entity formation and management services in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the VI with a US $70,000 donation.
Pickering-Maynard sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for drug smuggling plot
MIAMI, Florida, USA- United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams today, June 20, 2024, sentenced former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to 9 years in prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot that also implicated her son Kadeem S. Maynard and former premier Andrew A. Fahie.
Shaina M. Smith-Archer appointed RDA’s Director of Programme Delivery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Mrs Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery.
Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first local Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Vehicles parked in bus stop @ RT Market Square risk being towed- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists have been urged to desist from parking their vehicles in the area designated as a bus stop at the Road Town Market Square.
HLSCC to host dynamic summer camp for youths aged 9-15 for 3rd consecutive year
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – This summer, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to ignite the imaginations of young learners with its third annual Summer Camp, tailored for children 9 through 15 years of age.
VI & UN Refugee agency strengthen ties as C’bean irregular migration rises
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The Virgin Islands and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to strengthen engagement between the two, as the Caribbean region is seeing a steady rise in irregular migration, alongside an increase in asylum cases and the number of refugees across the subregion.
Malone, Hodge & Brathwaite expected to feature @ BVIAA National C/Ships this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some of the Virgin Islands’ biggest talents, including Chantel E. Malone, Adaejah T. Hodge and Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite will be in action when the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024.
USVI Gov't grappling with $2.2M bounced check problem
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a revelation that startled legislators, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Finance disclosed that it has amassed a total of $2.2 million in bounced checks, creating a massive cash flow problem for the department, and the government of the Virgin Islands.
‘We have been trying to patch as much potholes as possible’- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As residents continue to complain about the state of the roads, which have been made worse by the recent floodings, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the plan is to do some interim repair work until major works can be done once the required funding is received.
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