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March 8th, 2024
Police conduct ‘robbery’ simulation exercise @ Fish Bay

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Videos have been circulating on social media of a situation where two “armed” masked men entered a building in Fish Bay and heavily armed police soon turned up and “arrested” the men.

March 8th, 2024
VI census just 30% complete ahead of June 2024 deadline– Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has urged persons in the [British] Virgin Islands to take part in the national census, as the population census is far behind its deadline.

March 7th, 2024
You cannot 'form stronger relationships with the region' with visas- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says under his pro-Caricom agenda to forge stronger links, relations, and economic ties with nation-states in the Caribbean region, more visa restrictions will have to be removed.

March 7th, 2024
349 motorcycles & scooters licensed in 2023- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the debate continues about the misuse of motorcycles and motor scooters on the roads in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recorded an increase in their licensing in 2023.

March 7th, 2024
VI Mental Health Services Unit recognised internationally- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Mental Health Services Unit of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has been recognised at an international level for its work through its ‘Mindful Campaign’, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has informed.

March 6th, 2024
Local Hakim T. Creque is Virgin Gorda’s 1st full-time magistrate

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mr Hakim T. Creque has been appointed Magistrate by His Excellency, the Governor Daniel Pruce with effect from March 5, 2024, in accordance with Section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

March 6th, 2024
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite VI residents to special events on ‘death & resurrection’

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- During March 2024, Jehovah’s Witnesses will be launching a special campaign to invite fellow residents of the [British] Virgin Islands to two special events.

March 5th, 2024
VI’s Heritage Dancers to illuminate stage @ 45th anniversary stage show

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The heart of the Virgin Islands will beat to the rhythm of tradition as the BVI Heritage Dancers will host a special stage show as part of their 45th-anniversary celebrations on March 17, 2024.

March 5th, 2024
Almost 40% of adults between 25-64 years in VI are obese- Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Beyond the sun-kissed beaches and colorful culture, our BVI community grapples with the far-reaching consequences of obesity, a health issue that extends beyond individual well-being.”

March 5th, 2024
VI keen on establishing tourism links with Brazil– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Following his return from the recent Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands is looking to establish tourism links with Brazil.

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