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Banco Popular on Tortola closes after staff tests positive for COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Banco Popular on Tortola is closed today, December 30, 2021, due to some members of staff allegedly testing positive for COVID-19.
VI Gov’t hosting annual ‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ on Jan 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is hosting the second annual ‘ A Time of Praise and Prayer’ event on January 1, 2022.
Opposition ‘can go caroling’ after doing the people’s work– Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on those who complained about having House of Assembly (HoA) Sittings during the festive season to do the people’s work then ‘go caroling’ after.
David K. Fonseca-inspired toy giveaway brings smiles to 160 VI children
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was one morning in December 2020, when Tortola resident David K. Fonseca woke up inspired to give back to the territory, especially since many parents, particularly single parents, were being negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Drakes Traders donates $5K to FSN for counselling
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – The Family Support Network (FSN) has received its annual seasonal donation from Drakes Traders Ltd, which it typically puts towards an outreach activity that is most in need of funds.
Amidst difficulties ‘Look around & celebrate what’s left’– Rev Dr Turnbull
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Pastor at the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Baptist Church on Tortola, Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull Sr have told families still mourning the loss of a loved one in the year 2021, that they can still celebrate their legacies and what is left.
Natalie Jervis wins 2022 Hyundai Tucson in Rotary Grand Raffle
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Natalie Jervis of McNamara, Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI) has walked away the grand prize winner of a brand-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson as part of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola Grand Raffle.
A New Year's Resolution
Dickson C. Igwe
25 years of lack of vision and planning demands that residents hold their governments accountable in the coming years, through an independent investigative Agency with teeth.
Police wrap up East End ‘Christmas in a Bow’ festive event
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The East End division of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, wrapped up its ‘Christmas in a bow’ district seven community event.
HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas.
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