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Vehicle burns out on Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY HILL, Tortola, VI- A vehicle was burnt to a shell on Sophie Bay Hill on Tortola early this morning, November 21, 2024.
Acting Governor confirms Pam Trevillion’s contract has been extended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has confirmed VINO’s first and accurate story of November 19, 2024, about United Kingdom (UK) national Pam Trevillion being given a six-month extension on her contract with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
MSC Virtuosa’s inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the inaugural call of the MSC Virtuosa, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Road works to be halted during rush hours- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief now that Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a temporary suspension of ongoing roadworks during peak traffic hours to address significant congestion observed in Sea Cows Bay.
Ex teacher found not guilty of indecent assault struggling to move on with life
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jevaughn A. Nibbs of Ballast Bay was found not guilty of indecent assault by a Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
1 killed in accident in EE; 2 injured
MAJOR BAY, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that there was a fatal accident in Major Bay on the eastern end of Tortola this morning, November 21, 2024.
New minimum wage takes effect November 30, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands (VI) will officially come into effect on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Premier Wheatley attends several meetings while on JMC assignment in UK
LONDON, England, United Kingdom- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently in the United Kingdom (UK) for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), the first with the UK’s new Labour government.
Horse racing the forgotten sports in VI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- After some three years of no horse racing (last race was in 2021) on Tortola and the Ellis Thomas Downs land negotiations at a standstill, it appears horse racing- a big pastime and something that has been ingrained in the Virgin Islands' culture- is forgotten.
HLSCC to host transfer week in collaboration with Missouri Southern State University
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to host a dynamic Transfer Week from November 20-22, 2024, providing students with opportunities to explore further education pathways and connect with representatives from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).