Community
Local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. launched
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The Black sisterhood organisation, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, has launched a chapter in the Virgin Islands (VI) and the local group will be moving to spearhead a number of community projects, the first of which is likely to be the adoption of a school.
‘It’s our turn to help now’- Cromwell Smith on Bahamas Recovery
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI –Talk show host Cromwell Smith aka 'Edju En Ka', who hosts ‘Umoja’, Thursday nights on ZBVI 780 AM, has urged all citizens to pitch in on recovery funds towards the Hurricane Dorian hit Bahamas.
Rotary in talks to rehabilitate Roger Downing Boardwalk
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Rotary Club of Tortola has initiated discussions for the rehabilitation of the Roger Downing Boardwalk in Paraquita Bay and for the protection of the natural environment surrounding it.
'Everything is back to normal'- BVIEC General Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The territory has seen no major destruction as a result of hurricanes or tropical storms that have passed so far for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Donald E.L. de Castro publishes book of VI of yesteryear
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone wishing to get a glimpse into the Virgin Islands past, between the 1940s and 1960s at least, has an important resource to turn to, thanks to the work of Virgin Islander Mr Donald E.L. de Castro.
DDM testing Emergency Warning System on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Disaster Management will commence testing of its emergency warning system in the Virgin Islands on Friday, September 26, 2019.
Eroded section of Ridge Road 'an accident waiting to happen'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Described as a breathtaking alternative road linking the capital Road Town with East End, google maps warn users of steep winding and unsettling turns against scenic views of Tortola.
Restoration begins on North Sound Community Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is proceeding to renovate the North Sound Community Centre on Virgin Gorda.
'Stay in preparedness mode'- Premier on passage of TS Karen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and stay in preparedness mode even as the latest weather threat, Tropical Storm Karen, has moved on from the territory.
'Merretts Herbert Memorial Fund' launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Still missed by many who came to love the familiar voice of veteran broadcaster Mr Merritt A. Herbert aka 'Merretts', yesterday, September 23, 2019, marked two years since the Virgin Islands (VI) lost the founding Chairman of ZBVI Radio Station and the Nevis Broadcasting Company-VON Radio.
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