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RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics
NANNY CAY, VI- After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad A. Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true.
UPDATE: 2 killed during assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump
PENNSYLVANIA, USA - Two people, including a guman, were killed during the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
VG Bayside Blazers arrive in St Maarten for BOTF Tournament
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, WI- The Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers have arrived in Dutch St Maarten for the Ninth Annual Battle of the Fittest Basketball (BOTF) Tournament.
12,000 gallons of waste oil to be shipped out of VI by end of July
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 20 thousand gallons of waste oil is scheduled to be exported by the end of July as the Department of Waste Management (DWM) continues its quest of achieving a cleaner, greener and more beautiful [British] Virgin Islands.
Advisory Committee recommended Minimum Wage be raised to $9.00- Reports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee recommended that the Minimum Wage be increased to $9.00 per hour.
‘I want to see this country wake up from its slumber’- Enriquito Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hotel owner and restauranter Enriquito Rymer aka ‘Quito’ has called for more to be done in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the country to reach its full potential like other international destinations.
VI Gov’t says it remains committed to Implementing CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) says it continues to work diligently to complete the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, by the August 31, 2024 deadline.
St. Croix man convicted of child porn & rape charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that a federal jury convicted Dante James, 28, of St. Croix, on the production of child pornography and second-degree rape charges. James awaits sentencing on a date to be set by District Judge Wilma Lewis.
RVIPF issues advisory amidst increased vehicle theft on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a public advisory over the continued theft of motor vehicles on Tortola.
New homes delivered under VI Gov't housing recovery assistance programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms Mary Caul both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Persons injured in two-vehicle collision @ Towers
TOWERS, Tortola, VI- At least two persons were said to have been injured when two vehicles collided at Towers, Tortola just around 6:00 PM today, Friday, July 12, 2024.
Business Watch: Manjack Creamery @ TPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 35 plus flavours of local ice cream available at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Manjack Creamery serves its customers and business clients with an irresistible mix of unique ice creams, sorbets and smoothies.
Tourism sector records highest visitor arrivals ever
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the Virgin Islands tourism sector has demonstrated unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, marking a historic milestone in visitor arrivals.
ESHS wins Regional National Tourism Debate Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) debate team emerged victorious in the Regional National Tourism Debate final against Precious Treasures School of Turks and Caicos Islands today, July 12, 2024.
QE II driver Joseph E. Williams passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Joseph E. Williams, who had the honour of being the driver for now deceased Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to the [British] Virgin Islands in 1966, has passed.
Governor Pruce meets AG & team on ‘how best to deliver’ CoI reforms by end of August
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the August deadline fast approaching for the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands to deliver reforms forced upon it by the United Kingdom (UK) following recommendations by a one-man Commissioner of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), Governor Daniel Pruce recently met with the Attorney General Hon Dawn J. Smith and her team regarding meeting the deadline.
‘There is quite a lot of [water] theft but there is quite a lot of leaks’- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Better management of the Territory’s Water Distribution Network is in the pipeline as a major contract was signed to curtail non-revenue water and create sustainability through the building of local capacity in leak detection.
UPDATE: $8.50 minimum wage to take effect from November 2024– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially announced an upcoming increase in the territory’s minimum wage.
VI has no political willpower to deal with silt pond issues– Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline, in calling for more to be done to preserve and even restore silt ponds in the [British] Virgin Islands, has said governments in the past and even now have lacked the political will to address the issue.
CIBC Caribbean hosts 2nd annual mortgage workshop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representatives of the construction industry covering services of architects, surveyors, contractors, insurers, lawyers and Town and Country Planning joined the CIBC Caribbean lending team in sharing information and insight into the property purchasing and construction process in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Man fatally shot @ Harbor View USVI; Possible suspect taken for questioning
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Croix, USIV— A fatal shooting occurred Thursday at the Harbor View Housing Community in St. Croix, leading to an active investigation by local authorities, VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte has confirmed.
New & improved jet centre to open next month @ TB Lettsome Airport
BEEF ISLAND, VI- The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island will be the site of a new jet centre. The previous jet centre is now being relocated to a new independent building adjacent to the old centre by the terminal building.
NDP Gov’t spent $10.3M to lengthen airport runway; Where did the $$ go?
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It has been revealed that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government actually spent about $10.3 million in what was supposed to be an attempt at lengthening the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport; however, the runway was never extended.
33 Public Officers on Anegada complete Public Service 101
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Thirty-three public officers living and working on Anegada have completed Public Service 101, marking the completion of the course on each of the Territory’s four main islands.
C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl
MIAMI, Florida, VI- Leading telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is mobilising resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
VI Gov’t hosts 1st ever ACI Airport Day in territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has hosted the first-ever ACI Airport Day event in the Virgin Islands on July 9, 2024, organised by the Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority.
Puerto Rico's status as part of US to be decided in Nov. referendum
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- For the first time, Puerto Rico's current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in a direct vote scheduled for the general election in November. The news was announced by Governor Pedro Pierluisi, a member of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party.
Summer Sizzle BVI: Actress & model Yaya DaCosta looking forward to 1st visit to VI
NEW YORK, USA- The host of this year’s Summer Sizzle BVI, American actress and model Camara ‘Yaya’ DaCosta Johnson of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 3, is looking forward to her first visit to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Public Assistance (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed; Relief is on the way!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited amendments to the Public Assistance Bill passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) late last night, July 9, 2024, following debate and closed committee sessions of the whole House.
NDP Gov’t got over $50M in loans to fix roads in VI– Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Addressing the Opposition's criticisms of the road infrastructure in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the now Opposition Members, who were once in Government, collected some $50M in loans for road infrastructure works that have not stand the test of time.
Kittitian Andreas Norford the latest charged for Kemo A. Lettsome's murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Kittitian Andreas Norford is now the latest to be charged in relation to the April 30, 2023, killing of Kemo A. Lettsome of Long Look, Tortola.
Nigel Sanderson returns to Panthers with 5 goals against Positive in FA Cup
EAST END, Tortola, VI- After being absent from the team for over two years, prolific striker Nigel Sanderson returned to Panthers FC and terrorised Positive FC in their FA cup qualifier at East End/Long Look on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Adaejah T. Hodge & Thad A. Lettsome make up ‘The Mighty 4’ for Paris Olympics
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has revealed the athletes representing the Virgin Islands at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
Procurement Act has come 'because we put 70-80 contractors on one project’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the transgressions of the past National Democratic Party (NDP) government are the reason his government was pressured into bringing a Procurement Act to the House of Assembly (HoA).
Traffic lights taken out in lone-vehicle accident @ Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A lone-vehicle accident at Pasea Estate around 7:00 AM this morning, July 9, 2024, resulted in the traffic lights in the vicinity of Pasea Place being knocked down.
Fire ravages South Valley VG home
SOUTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a fire tonight, Monday July 8, 2024, has ravaged a house and business reportedly belonging to one Ms Anne Leonard of South Valley, Virgin Gorda.
BVI Tourist Board relocates to Cocoplum Building in Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced it is now headquartered at a new location- Port Purcell- effective today, July 8, 2024.
Denston Johnny charged for allegedly shooting female @ UP’s Cineplex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Denston Johnney, 30, of Huntum’s Ghut, has been formally charged in relation to the shooting of a female at UP’s Cineplex shortly after 10: 00 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
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Local small businesses urged to develop stronger relationships with banks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade in the Virgin Islands, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has partnered with the local banking sector to bring benefits for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSMEs) in the Virgin Islands, urging those businesses to build partnerships with the banking sector.
VI-born stenographer Kimesha Smith enjoying success in US’ judicial arena
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- Tortola-born Kimesha Smith is a testament to never giving up on dreams even when the going gets tough.
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