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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.
Adaejah T. Hodge 5th in Heat 6 of Women's 200m in Paris
PARIS, France- [British] Virgin Islands teenage sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge made her Olympic debut this morning, August 4, 2024, competing in the First Round of the Women’s 200m.
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.
UPDATE: Lettsome takes 2nd in final race on Day 2 of Dinghy IlCA7 @ Olympics
MARSEILLE, France- Virgin Islands Olympic sailor Thad A. Lettsome posted a 2nd place finish in Race 4 of 10 as he competed in the second day of racing in the Men’s Dinghy ILCA7 today, Friday, August 2, in Marseille, France.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola to launch annual car raffle today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Changan brand of vehicles sold by Tortola Auto Group (TAG) is swiftly growing in popularity in the Virgin Islands.
‘Elevator Hill’ got a bush cutting face lift!
PARSONS, Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, VI- The bushes have been whipping vehicles, brushing pedestrians and even lassoing animals for months in the area of Parsons in the Sea Cows Bay area of Tortola and up what is referred to as ‘Elevator Hill’.
Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.
Deputy Premier blasts AG's Chambers for delaying business grants programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has lashed out at the Attorney General's Chambers for the delay in approvals under the Mirco, Small and Medium Sized Grants Programme.
Vetting provision will discourage locals from applying for certain jobs- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has bashed the Service Commissions (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a deterrent for locals wishing to join the public service, particularly HM Customs, Immigration Department and His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Service.
‘Money has become our god’- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands celebrates Emancipation Day, John I Cline, Pastor at New Life Baptist Church in Duff's Bottom has warned that as a people “we have slipped away from God, money has become our god”.
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Nibbs Estate residents frustrated with state of access road
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Nibbs Estate in Sea Cows Bay are calling for immediate action to address the deteriorated road leading to their homes.
Safe Haven distributes 94 feminine hygiene packs across VI
JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Safe Haven Transitional Centre (SHTC) has concluded its Feminine Hygiene Drive Outreach Initiative launched in May.
Slave trade throughout British Empire was ‘horrific’- Gov Daniel Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Choosing to be absent from the territory for the 70th year of the [British] Virgin Islands' Emancipation Festival, as well as what would have been his first emancipation celebrations as governor, Mr Daniel Pruce, nevertheless, extended “best wishes” to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) ahead of Emancipation Day.
Emancipation today is about protecting our rights as a people: A BVI perspective
E. Benito Wheatley
Every year the British Virgin Islands as a post-slavery society commemorates Emancipation in celebration of our freedom as a people. This year marks 190 years.
Horse races Out! Cultural Event In! August Tuesday @ Ellis Thomas Downs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The land negotiations between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Thomas family have stalled for almost a year. Therefore, missing from the 70th Anniversary Emancipation celebrations would be the traditional August Tuesday races, which would have taken place on August 6, 2024.
Massive crowd attends Festival Glow Night with headliner Machel Montano
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trinidad and Tobago Soca icon Machel Montano drew a massive crowd to Rena's Festiville for the Festival Glow Night- Soca Edition on July 30, 2024, and delivered a performance that gave the partying patrons more than their money's worth.
UVI Opens New Medical Research & Training Center in St Thomas
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The University of the [US] Virgin Islands on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, celebrated the grand opening of its new Medical Research and Training Center (Classroom Building & Biomedical Lab) at the Orville E. Kean Campus in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Mrs BVI spearheading gender-based violence campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence in the [British] Virgin Islands has been launched under the Prevention of Gender-based Violence Campaign.
Outrage on social media about tourist allegedly catching ‘baby turtles’
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- There has been outrage on social media after it was alleged a tourist and his boat captain were noticed catching baby turtles at White Bay in Jost van Dyke on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
The UK is doing 'everything in its power to destroy us'- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has accused the United Kingdom [UK] of deliberately trying to destroy the [British] Virgin Islands by forcing it to make legislation and policies that are not in the best interest of the territory.
Police to step up stop & search operations on land & sea- NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) is advising that criminal, anti-social or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated during the Territory’s 70th Emancipation celebrations.
Set It Off begin defence of Summer Jam title with win over Without A Doubt
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2024 Summer Jam League tipped off at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 27, 2024, when Tortola’s Set It Off began the defence of their A Division title with victory over Without A Doubt.
UPDATE: South Cardinal Buoy @ Beef Island Bluff 'back on station'
BEEF ISLAND, VI- The South Cardinal Buoy located at The Beef Island Bluff in Sir Francis Drake Channel is back on station following repairs.
‘Put away the guns’ & come to the festival village- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called for a gun-free remainder of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Return VIF&FC 'to being a free-standing committee'- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has made it clear she does not support the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being under the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) or any statutory body.
VG United edge Wolues to lift 2024 FA Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The young legs of Virgin Gorda United, coupled with a little luck, did the job for the visitors as they edged past Wolues, 2-1, in a bruising encounter in the final of the FA Cup at the football field in Greenland on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
National Security Council condemns 'heinous' weekend shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed condolences to the family and friends of Jareem A. Todman who was shot and killed on Sunday, July 28, 2024, near Road Town Market Square, as well as those of Nashawnta Smith who was shot on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Emancipation Exhibition to debut @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition will be showcased at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Scrub Island Resort launches summer 'specials' for locals, USVI & PR
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has launched its summer special for locals, and residents of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico.
Festival Village honouree Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe ready to get cooking
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Celebrations Festival honouree Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe, better known as ‘Rena’, said she feels “fantastic” and “good” to have the main festival village of the 70th [British] Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival named after her.
Premier Wheatley attending CARICOM Heads of Gov't meeting in Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, WI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in St George’s, Grenada attending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting.
Summer Sizzle BVI 2024 dazzled with high fashion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The world of high fashion converged at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex for the Global Glamour Runway Show on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Premier Wheatley is not solely focused on delivering CoI reforms- Kedrick E. Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governance Reform Delivery Manager Mr Kedrick E. Malone has dismissed claims that Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) sole focus is the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
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