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'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
BVI Scouts & Girl Guides BVI receive over $15k from RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made monetary donations to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI on Sunday, August 25, 2024, amounting to over $15,000.00.
Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Law enforcement officers reportedly came under fire while on a high-speed boat chase on the night of Sunday, August 25, 2024.
UPDATE: Man charged after stop-and-check operation
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest and subsequent charging of a 28-year-old man following an intelligence-led, stop-and-check operation, on Friday, August 23, 2024, which was part of a concerted effort to address recent incidents of public disorder.
AK-47 recovered after high-speed vehicle chase ends in accident; Male seriously injured
HAWK'S NEST, East End, Tortola, VI- An Ak-47 was taken off the streets and one man was left nursing serious injuries after a vehicle being pursued by police in the East End area on Sunday night, August 25, 2024, went over an embankment.
Public Service Management Bill 2024 must not conflict with constitution- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged comments from both the Government and Opposition sides of the aisle that the Public Service Management Bill 2024 requires some changes before it can be passed in the House of Assembly.
After 4 mths on medical leave, FS Frett returns to work
MARKET SQUARE, Road Town, Tortola, VI- It was on April 5, 2024, when Financial Secretary (FS) Jeremiah G. A. Frett was rushed to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.
Public Service Management Bill 'looks good on paper' but...- Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said the Public Service Management Bill looks good on paper but seems incomplete.
UN Special Committee on Decolonisation on visiting mission to VI from today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, currently chaired by Menissa Rambally of Saint Lucia, will undertake a visiting mission to the Virgin Islands from today, August 26 to 27, 2024.
Late night high-speed boat chase reported in WE; Shots allegedly fired
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Local and US Virgin Islands law enforcement authorities were allegedly engaged in a high-speed boat chase in the West End area of Tortola last night, August 25, 2024.
3 firearms, large cache of ammo recovered in Purcell Estate; Man on bail arrested
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who is out on bail was arrested and three firearms, along with ammunition, were recovered in Purcell Estate on Saturday night, August 24, 2024, when the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continued its special operation, conducting intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots.
UPDATE: VG’s Tanieka A. T. Gludd wins 2024 Adult Spelling Bee
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- For the third year running, the winner of the Adult Spelling Bee has hailed from Virgin Gorda.
CDB gives go ahead to procurement process for WE Ferry Terminal construction
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received a "No Objection" from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance the procurement process for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal and temporary facility.
VI mourns death of education stalwart Elroy A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been saddened at the passing of education stalwart and son of the soil Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, who died on August 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
'Have extra supply of medication' during peak hurricane season- Chief of Drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs Gracia Wheatley Smith is urging residents to have a sufficient supply of medication supply as the Territory enters the peak of the hurricane season.
Over 500 back-to-school items given away by Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in collaboration with sponsors including the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, NAGICO Insurance, and others are hosting the 2024 District 9 Back-to-school event today, August 24, 2024.
New legislations suggest 'takeover' is happening- Hon. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has opined that certain pieces of legislation coming before the House of Assembly (HoA) seem to suggest a takeover is happening without the Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) being suspended.
USVI: VIPD investigating discovery of 2 bodies in burnt vehicle
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department’s (VIPD) Criminal Investigation Bureau has opened an investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals found in a burnt vehicle near the beach adjacent to the former Good Hope School in Frederiksted.
Adaejah T. Hodge to compete @ World Athletics U20 C/ships in Lima
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge, fresh off her inspiring performances in Paris, will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru later this month.
First Pres Obama with Kenyan father, now VP Harris with Jamaican Dad!
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- The United States of America (USA) made history in 2008 when they elected Barack H. Obama (D) as the 44th President of the United States.
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‘Public should not be alarmed’ due to monkey pox- Dr. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald E. Georges has said there is no need for alarm in the Virgin Islands (VI) due to monkey pox.
Business Watch: Kougar’s
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Kougar’s located in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park not only offers original Puma brands in footwear, clothing and accessories but a random chance of running into the Virgin Islands’ most successful athlete, World Athletics Championships silver medalist and Olympic finalist Kyron A. McMaster, who happens to be the owner of the store.
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Public Service Management Act unconstitutional- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has described the Public Service Management Bill as unconstitutional.
VI marketed @ premier luxury travel event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) brought the essence of the Virgin Islands (VI) to life at the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, held from August 10–16, 2024.
HLSCC Alumnus Loay Jabre partners with Marine Studies for Exploratory Study
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit.
Pastor Salmon urged HoA members to look into crime & violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pastor Winston Salmon has made an urgent plea to members of the House of Assembly (HoA) to take a deeper look into crime and violence in the Virgin Islands, before offering the opening prayer of the Eighteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Lisa Ann Violet named CEO of Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Ms. Lisa Ann Violet has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), following the approval of the Cabinet.
USVI: School bus accident on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Department of Education announced that a school bus accident occurred on St. Croix as the bus travelled west on the Queen Mary Highway Wednesday morning, August 22, 2024, transporting students to various schools.
BVIEC expects 100% power restoration by week’s end- Dr. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) expects complete power restoration in the Virgin Islands (VI) by week’s end.
Is the Virgin Islands under threat from Mpox? Are we ready?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 that killed millions around the world, including over 30 persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), and devastated the global economy, the world is facing yet another global health emergency.
Suzuki Grand Vitara stolen from owner’s yard
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Another vehicle has been reported stolen on Tortola.
Increase in dengue & severe hospitalisation cause concern in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development in the Virgin Islands (VI) is reporting an increase in the number of dengue fever (DF) cases, including severe dengue requiring hospitalisation.
VI boys go down 0-3 to Anguilla in T&T
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands (VI) boys lost their fourth group stage match 0-3 against Anguilla in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenge Series on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Criminal investigation launched into BVIEC cyber-attack- Dr. Neil M. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A criminal investigation has been launched following a cyber-attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation which has left the electricity company with no choice but to shut down its systems.
‘It’s like we have multiple personalities’ in HoA in front the cameras - Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- She is usually not very confrontational but Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) had enough of the “nonsense” on display by some Members of the Opposition during the continuation of the 17th Sitting of the 1st Session of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Successful women's self-defense class held over weekend
KINGSTOWN, Tortola, VI- A successful Women Empowerment Self-defense class was held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Boynes Taekwondo Academy in Kingston as part of the Prevention of Gender-based Violence Campaign.
Will Emancipation ever mean our freedom?
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Is it a Parade or just a Charade?
Year after year we claim and expect things to be different – to be better... However, except for the
shuffling around of events and minor cosmetics they never seem to be... Real factors like a late starting
of the Parade, a lesser respect for local talent and having to pay to enter the Emancipation/Freedom
Village have still remained points of contention... Nonetheless the Day will come, the beat goes on.
‘Thank you all for 43 years of music & magic’- Quito’s
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- After 43 years of providing an atmosphere of music and beach side dining in Cane Garden Bay on Tortola, Enriquito Rymer and wife Kimberly West-Rymer of Quito’s Gazebo and Luxury Inn are embarking on a new chapter together- retirement.
Deputy Premier Smith confident in Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has expressed her confidence in Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and Minister of Finance and his handling of the discrepancies with the compensation for public officers once it was brought to his attention.
USVI: VIPD investigating fatal shooting on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night, August 20, 2024, near Jordan’s Supermarket on King Street in Frederiksted.
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