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Police arrest male following high speed chase through SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minutes ago today, February 24, 2025, armed ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested a male following a high-speed chase through Sea Cows Bay on Tortola.
Gov't advances pension reform as current method 'unsustainable'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Government of the Virgin Islands is taking decisive steps to transition from the current non-contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan to a Contributory Pension Scheme, given the unsustainability of the present system, and the escalating financial burden on the state.
'Major water situation' in RT forces early dismissal of ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) just returning from mid-term break have found themselves with an extra half-day today, Monday, February 24, 2025.
Premier shares Opposition’s concern about snr public servants stuck in acting positions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The power to confirm high-ranking public service appointments does not rest with the government of the Virgin Islands but rather with the Governor’s Office and the Public Service Commission, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) had to remind the Opposition Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) recently.
UPDATE: St George’s, Enid Scatliffe & Bregado Flax win BDO football titles
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- St George’s Primary, Enid Scatliffe Primary and Bregado Flax Educational Centre-Primary Division were crowned champions of their respective divisions when the BDO Schools Football League Finals were contested at Greenland Field on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
NLBC honours 4 VI Unsung Heroes
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In the spirit of giving honour where honour is due, the New Life Baptist Church recognised four Virgin Islanders who have contributed to the history of the Virgin Islands.
Valentine’s Day baby receives breastfeeding support
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first baby born on Valentine’s Day at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital received a specially curated Breastfeeding Support Basket, in an effort to promote maternal and infant health through breastfeeding.
74 children benefit from SVA’s Volleyball Festival on VG & Tortola
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Sports Vision Academy (SVA) continues to play a major role in not only keeping sports alive at the youth level but also providing young athletes with the right techniques.
USVI: Arrest Warrant issued for Sex Offender who failed to register
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US]VI Department of Justice is seeking 42-year-old Steven Thomas Greeran for failing to update his mandatory sex offender registration. Authorities urge the public to report any sightings as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to locate him.
‘Hold our feet to the fire’- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition splinter, the Alliance, continue to make their case to the voting public, even as they have been criticised for fostering disunity and disregard for the duly appointed Opposition Leader and their party leaders.
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