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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.
UPDATE: 'All's well that ends well' @ August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August Monday Parade for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival on August 5, 2024, got off to a very late start but that did not stop the revelry that went into the evening on the streets of the capital city, Road Town.
'We are not fully free people'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the people of the [British] Virgin Islands to open their eyes and acknowledge that their freedom is not complete and therefore should work towards complete autonomy.
LIAT 2020 takes to the skies with inaugural passenger flight to Saint Lucia
ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda- The newly formed LIAT 2020 made its inaugural flight to St Lucia on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, signalling the return to the skies of the inter-regional airline, whose previous owners, LIAT (1974) Ltd went bankrupt in January this year.
Rich history & culture of EE & LL put on display
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The rich history and culture of Long Look and East End were put on display at an exhibition at Greenland Playfield today, August 6, 2024.
JvD Ferry Terminal closed to international clearance of vessels
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Technical challenges have forced the temporary closure of the Jost van Dyke Ferry Terminal to international clearance from today, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
PR enacts law banning discrimination against natural Afro-textured hairstyles
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi recently signed into law a landmark bill banning discrimination against those who opt to wear their unprocessed, Afro-textured hair in styles such as afros, locs, twists, cornrows and curls.
Dr Melvin A. Turnbull steps down after 27 years @ helm of VI Heritage Month Cmte
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull officially handed over leadership of the Virgin Islands Heritage Month Committee to his son, Pastor Dr Michael A. Turnbull, and Pastor Jovan E. L. Cline, after serving as chairman for twenty-seven years.
Vetting bill wrongfully paints everyone in VI as corrupt- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Service Commissions (Amendment) Bill, 2024 erroneously paints all the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as corrupt.
Andrew A. Fahie sentenced to 11 years in prison; To appeal
MIAMI, Florida, USA- US Prosecutors wanted former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie to be sentenced to about 20 years in relation to his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges; however, United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams settled on 11 years in prison today, August 5, 2024.
UPDATE: Adaejah T. Hodge exits in 200m Semi-finals @ Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- The dream debut run for 18-year-old [British] Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge at the Olympic Games in Paris ended in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m event at Stade de France today, August 5, 2024.
Ramon G & LJ crowned 2024 Soca Monarchs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A large crowd converged at Rena’s Festiville on Saturday, August 3, 2024, to party and to see who would be crowned Soca Monarch for the 70th Anniversary of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Don't 'get lost in the dance & reggae & soca & parades’- Bishop Shawn D. Bartley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Guest Speaker at the 2024 Emancipation Service, Bishop Shawn D. Bartley called on [British] Virgin Islanders to speak up and out looking towards their past to have a great future, while expounding on the theme ‘Stronger Together’.
Synergy sweep Pure Problems to 4-peat as Women’s Softball League Champs
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Synergy have taken their 4th league title in a row, as they completed a sweep of Pure Problems in the 2024 VI Softball-Baseball Association Kathleen Fahie League Best of 5 Championships Series tonight, Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Vehicle catches afire @ Road Reef
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- At approximately 7:40 PM, on Sunday, August 4, 2024, a vehicle parked on the side of the road in the Road Reef area caught on fire.
UPDATE: Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite 8th in 100m Semi-final in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Virgin Islands sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite has bowed out of the Olympic Games in Paris with an 8th-place finish in his Semi-final race today, Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Is InterCaribbean the worst airline serving the territory?
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Reports are that customers continue to be dissatisfied with the services of InterCaribbean Airways.
Vehicle runs off road @ Cox Heath
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- It is unclear if anyone was hurt when a vehicle ran off the road in Cox Heath on Tortola.
New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre 'progressing on time'- RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new building to house the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre at John’s Hole appears to be coming along nicely.
Designer Morgan Creque praised by Acting Governor for advances in local fashion design
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer highlighted local fashion designer Morgan Creque for her “insatiable drive and unwavering commitment to advancing local fashion design” on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges more participation in Emancipation Celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to participate in Emancipation celebrations as a way to keep the true meaning of emancipation alive.
USVI records net employment decline in late 2023
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The U.S Virgin Islands (USVI) recorded a net loss of 11 jobs in the private sector during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Couple allegedly robbed @ gunpoint in Palestina Estate
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information has reached Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) of an alleged robbery of a Hispanic couple last evening, Friday, August 2, 2024 in the Palestina Estate, Tortola.
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