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Shan Mohamed pinned new Rotary Club of Central Tortola President
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The vibrant Rotary Club of Central Tortola is taking the lead among the four Rotary Clubs in the territory to push food security for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI). This was revealed by the newly installed president of the Club, Mr Shan Mohamed.
Gov’t to take up ‘something like a loan’ for infrastructure works- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his coalition government is looking to take up ‘something like a loan’ for more infrastructural works in the Virgin Islands (VI).
A Virgin Islands Catharsis
Dickson C. Igwe
The present discomfort and nervousness with UK Indirect Rule of the Virgin Islands is a very necessary wake-up call for the country. Now, we all know that the grandstanding and theatrics of various politicians in the Virgin Islands in response to the subtle but clear interventions of the UK Cabinet in the affairs of the territory is just that: theatrics.
BVI Red Cross hands over 'EVCA' report to Purcell community
PORT PROCELL, Tortola, VI - The BVI Red Cross has officially presented the Purcell Enhanced Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (EVCA) report on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, which was handed over to Mr. Kareem Nelson-Hull on behalf of Hon Alvera Maduro Caines (R6) and the Purcell community.
Beyond the Reef recognised for ‘amazing’ work by Rotary Club of Central Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Beyond the Reef, a non-profit organisation that is working towards creating innovative ways to help the marine ecosystem while generating positive publicity for the Virgin Islands (VI) and educating the local community on the importance of ocean health, has come in for commendation and promise of partnership from the Rotary Club of Central Tortola.
Legislators not given enough time to scrutinise bills– Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Opposition Leader in the VI House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA, (R3) has complained about the lack of sufficient time to scrutinise bills brought before to the HoA, especially as it relates to bills for the financial services sector.
Hurricane Season: Gov't working to clear ghuts & drains- Hon Rymer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) says departments under his ministry are collaborating to address the cleaning of drainages and ghuts, given the opportunity presented by the not-so-active Hurricane Season to date.
Withers Law Firm told to ‘hold’ on response to VI CoI report - Premier Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his Unity Government has decided to not let Withers; the Law Firm contracted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to represent Cabinet members during the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) hearings, create a written response to the CoI Report, citing its potential $1M cost.
Two boaters reported missing since Sun, July 17, 2022– RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police force (RVIPF) says it has received separate reports of two men not seen by family members since Sunday, July 17, 2022.
US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals
AP
NEW YORK — The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware, ultimately recovering half a million dollars in ransom payments and cryptocurrency, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday.
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