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VI’s T.B. Lettsome Airport now second busiest route for Puerto Rico
BEEF ISLAND, VI - With almost 400 monthly flights, the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) which is the gateway to the [British] Virgin Islands, is now the second busiest airport for flights from Puerto Rico.
Wreaths laid in remembrance of H. Lavity Stoutt today March 4, 2024
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As today’s March 4, 2024, Commemorative Celebration for the late H. Lavity Stoutt gets on the way under the theme “A Flashback on H. Lavity Stoutt’s Impact,” persons gather this morning for the annual wreath laying ceremony.
Man & two minors arrested for illegal Gun during traffic stop in St. Croix
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI - A man and two minors were arrested on Friday following a traffic stop by Officers of the Special Operations Bureau in the Peter’s Rest area, close to the Cool Out Bar and Restaurant, according to the VIPD.
Premier & delegation attended prestigious Scholarship Luncheon in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has led a delegation in support of the Dr. Norwell Harrigan Memorial Scholarship Luncheon held in St. Thomas, in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).
High Surf advisory in effect for VI until Thursday, March 7, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Decreasing moisture levels in the atmosphere, as a high-pressure ridge pushes into the area, will gradually restrict shower activity over and around the islands during the next 24 hours in the Virgin Islands Today, March 4, 2024.
Jahzara Savary crowned Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival 2024
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Jahzara Savary was crowned Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival 2024 when the pageant was held at Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena last evening, March 2, 2024.
VI Agriculture Exhibition & Market Day 2024 kicks off on VG
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Agricultural and Fisheries 2024 Exhibition and Market Day kicked off this morning Saturday, March 2, 2024, on the island of Virgin Gorda.
Gov’t discussing possibility of full-time membership in Caricom – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said his government is actively having discussions on whether they should seek full membership in Caricom.
Gov’t still negotiating Medicinal Marijuana Bill with Gov’s Office– Hon Wheatley
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI– The Government is continuing to negotiate the assent of Medicinal Marijuana legislation with the Governor's Office, years after legislators passed the bill in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA). This is according to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
VI named #2 safest Caribbean island by UK's The Telegraph
LONDON, United Kingdom – United Kingdom (UK) publication The Telegraph has named the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) as the number 2 safest destination in the Caribbean, just after Aruba in the Dutch West Indies.