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August 12th, 2020
“Somebody loves you!’ Reformed ex-inmate brings hope to prisoners

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Ex-inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP), Alcedo Lettsome has sought to bring hope to prisoners at the local penitentiary.

August 11th, 2020
To a greener future! Historic Solar Tree dedicated

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The OPV Solar Tree planted in the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town was officially dedicated to a greener future for the Virgin Islands (VI) on August 10, 2020.

August 11th, 2020
Economic reboot $$ will be diverted to any new lockdown- Hon Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As some community members continue to call for the Virgin Islands to re-open and allow an influx of visitors to enter, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that Government cannot take risks that can cause another complete lockdown, as the Territory cannot afford it.

August 9th, 2020
Community celebrates 1st birthday of VI's youngest triplets

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- It was a triple celebration for the Daley and Simmonds family on Saturday, August 8, 2020, as their triplets turned one year old on Thursday, August 6, 2020. The family was also joined by members of the community for the special occasion at the Francis Lettsome Primary School in Greenland, Tortola.

August 8th, 2020
5th District Political Internship births first Shadow Minister

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - A political internship programme launched by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for the 5th Electoral District, has birthed its first youth politician in student, Ms Rhianna Hodge.

August 8th, 2020
Gov't cracking down on work permit holders who change jobs - Hon Fahie

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has hinted that his government will be cracking down on work permit holders who come to the territory for one job, however, change employment without notifying authorities.

August 7th, 2020
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as permanent Deputy Premier

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been appointed Deputy Premier for the remainder of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.

August 7th, 2020
HoA did poor job @ educating public on VI constitution - Hon Penn

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the House of Assembly (HoA) has fallen short of its role to educate the public on the contents of the constitution during the period of the last constitutional review to now.

August 7th, 2020
This Week We Feature Young Professional Keianna G. Smith

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Business is booming for Young Entrepreneur Keianna G. Smith, the owner of ‘A Classy You’ retail store, an online destination where persons can buy high-quality fashion merchandise and have them delivered anywhere in the Virgin Islands.

August 7th, 2020
Gov't has plan to re-open schools by Sept 21, 2020 - Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Government has a plan to re-open school by September 21, 2020; however, that plan has not been shared with the public as it is dependent on Cabinet's approval.

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