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Partly cloudy skies with 50% chance of passing showers today– DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that as a result of shallow low-level patches embedded within a moderate to fresh trade wind flow moving across the Virgin Islands, the VI can expect a moderate chance for shower activity around the island at times during the next 24 hours starting today, December 26, 2022.
'Tis the season to be jolly'- Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is not sugar coating the fact that the recently passed national budget for 2023 leaves a lot to be desired, including for seniors and infrastructural development, but has said there are still a lot of things to be grateful for this Christmas season.
Congress Bill to designate St. Croix a National Heritage Area heads to Biden
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSED, St. Croix USVI - A measure sponsored by Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett for the designation of St. Croix as a National Heritage Area (NHA), has been included in the National Heritage Area Act, which has been approved in both the House and Senate and is expected to be signed into law by US President Joe Biden.
Commercialisation & modernisation have weakened kindred spirit in VI- Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Noting that commercialisation and modernisation have weakened the bonds of togetherness in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in his Christmas Day Message, today, December 25, 2022, has called for the rejuvenating of the Virgin Islands’ family spirit.
Hon Smith to provide hot Christmas meals to D1 residents!
WEST END, Tortola, VI - In his ongoing efforts to give back to the community as is the case for 10 years in the Virgin Islands, Deputy Speaker and Territorial At-Large Member Hon. Neville A. Smith continues his effort will be embarking on a program to provide meals for Christmas.
Cabinet approves $219k overtime payments for Feb 2020-Dec 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved the payment of honoraria to public servants who worked substantially outside of their normal hours and areas of work for an extended period in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Territory.
5 cash in on Digicel's $1k Christmas giveaway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five persons had mixed reactions when they received calls from Digicel breaking the news that they were winners of $1,000 each on December 23, 2022.
Raul 'Jugo' Sprauve is Rotary Club of Central Tortola Car Raffle winner!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Raul R. Sprauve aka 'Jugo' has been declared the winner of the 2023 Rotary Club of Central Tortola raffle grand prize of a 2023 Hyundai Tuscon.
Kedimone Rubaine appointed Director of Gov’t Customer Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Career public servant Ms Kedimone Rubaine has been confirmed to the post of Director of Government Customer Service, effective December 1, 2022.
2023 Budget passed to tune of $412M; Now with Governor for assent
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The 2023 Budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been passed the tune of $412,971,110, at the Ninth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on December 21, 2022.
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