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December 21st, 2020
UPDATE: ‘Santa Smith’ delivers on Christmas lunch promise to VI’s elderly

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was all smiles and laughter for the elderly residents of two local care homes, when Deputy Speaker and Territorial At-Large Member, Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) made good on his promise to host a special Christmas lunch to celebrate VI's elders.

December 21st, 2020
Fire scorches storeroom @ Manuel Reef Marina

MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI - A fire of unknown origin today scorched a storeroom at the Manuel Reef Marina this morning, shortly after 9:00 am, sources told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

December 21st, 2020
Jehovah uses ‘Honestly Speaking’ to prophesy to VI - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken Pastor and host of the ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show on ZBVI 780 am, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says his platform remains a tool of Jehovah to prophesy to the Virgin Islands, as well as to inform and inspire the populace.

December 21st, 2020
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine expected in USVI next week

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI - Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine will be in the USVI next week, according to USVI Department of Health Commissioner, Justa Encarnacion.

December 21st, 2020
Health Minister warns against ‘lapse’ of COVID-19 guidelines

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has cautioned citizens against flouting the territory’s COVID-19 health measures during the Christmas season, warning of what consequences could come as a result.

December 19th, 2020
2 vehicle collision slows traffic in Baughers Bay

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Traffic in the Baughers Bay area was brought to a slow when two vehicles collided this afternoon Saturday, December 19, 2020, around 3:45 pm.

December 19th, 2020
Motorcyclist suffers broken leg after SCB collision

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – A collision between a motorcycle and a car this morning December 19, 2020, has left one man seriously injured and had to be rushed to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

December 19th, 2020
Social Billionaires

By Dickson C. Igwe

Austerity and Trickledown have failed the world: the wealthy who rule, must do their part to create a better planet.

December 18th, 2020
Belongers, residents can now return without pre-arrival COVID-19 test

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders, Belongers and those with residency status facing challenges to obtain a pre-approved COVID-19 rt-PCR result for travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) can now obtain a special waiver under a new Cabinet-backed measure.

December 18th, 2020
Drastic increase in penalties for breaking COVID-19 measures announced

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has announced a barrage of stiff new penalties for persons breaking the territory's COVID-19 health guidelines, as authorities stamp down on lawbreakers.

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