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Virgin Islanders are the 'greatest impediment' to own advancement– Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out the people of the territory for, according to him, hindering their own advancements as a people.
Frenchman’s Cay Bridge construction actively underway
FRENCHMAN’S CAY, VI- Construction of the new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge is in progress and in a few months residents and visitors will be able to use a stronger and safer bridge.
Mentally ill woman caught on camera pulling hair of tourist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of mentally ill persons roaming the streets of the [British] Virgin Islands has come to the forefront, following an incident on March 23, 2022, when a female tourist was assaulted by a mentally ill woman on Waterfront Drive.
VI will need more scooters as population grows- 'Heritage'
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Host of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has called out the Virgin Islands public for having what he called a ‘negative’ mindset towards youths who use scooters, while highlighting the need for bikes on the territory's roadways.
Activities for Farmers & Fishers Week 2022 to be held on all islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley (R7) said that he is hoping for another successful week as preparations are underway for the hosting of Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week 2022.
'Rewrite laws' that no longer work for yachting industry- Andrew Ball
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the BVI Marine Association Mr Andrew Ball said while he understands the shock and scramble to get the local yachting industry regularised as it relates to the territory's laws and compliance, it was the loose enforcing of the laws that set a quantum regarding how the industry operated.
Scooter rider ‘almost killed me’ back in 2014 - Rosemary Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talkshow host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has revealed that shortly after her return to the Virgin Islands (VI) in 2014, she was almost killed by a reckless scooter rider on the roadways.
Local softball icon Terrence Chinnery aka ‘Chino’ passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local softball coach and former president of the Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association Mr Terrence Chinnery aka Chino or Horse has died, according to reports reaching our news centre today, March 22, 2022.
Scooter rider killed in collision with police vehicle is Keaundre Burke
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The scooter rider who died following a collision with a police vehicle on March 21, 2022, has been identified as Lower Estate resident Keaundre Burke.
UK OT Minister calls for end to gun violence in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has called for an end to gun violence in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), ahead of her departure from the VI over the weekend.
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