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BVIEC linesmen deployed to assist with Bahamas recovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Four Linesmen from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) were yesterday, October 7, 2019, deployed to help the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco in their electricity restoration efforts.
Nail in steak sauce, lizard in bread create a stir!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A nail found in a bowl of steak sauce at Brandywine Estate Restaurant in Brandywine Bay and a small lizard in a loaf of freshly baked bread purchased from Josh Bakery in Road Town created a media frenzy across the territory. Both incidents occurred last week.
Online petition seeks to stop return of Dolphin Discovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A petition against the return of Dolphin Discovery in the Virgin Islands (VI) has amassed some 2400 signatures as of Monday, October 7, 2019, on the change.org platform designed to start campaigns, mobilise supporters, and working with decision-makers to drive solutions.
Hon de Castro leads World Teachers Day celebrations in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With October 5, 2019, officially designated World Teachers' Day, several teachers across the territory were recipients of 'tokens of appreciation' spearheaded by Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), the Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development in the Virgin Islands.
CGB Beach 'should never be closed'- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - The Cane Garden Bay Beach has been closed due to the presence of 'dangerous bacteria' in the water; however, outspoken Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline says the government should not have allowed news of the closure of the popular beach to be plastered in news headlines, since according to him, it sends the wrong message regarding the territory's ability to preserve its natural environment.
School children told they 'not too young to speak up’ against Domestic Violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A family that lost someone to domestic violence has lauded the critical role of Family Support Network (FSN) in the territory and urged a group of school children of all ages to not be afraid to speak up against domestic violence.
VI has nothing to fear about release of 'sterile' male mosquitoes in USVI- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) make moves to control its mosquito population through the release of sterile male mosquitoes as a form of pest control, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr Ronald E. Georges says the Virgin Islands has nothing to fear.
VI meets September deadline to submit 'Plan of Action' to UK- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the United Kingdom (UK) Government agreeing to address Virgin Islands (VI) concerns over the stipulations of the £300M loan guarantee for recovery and development, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the territory has met the September deadline to present its plan of action to the UK on the way forward.
This is our country!
Lorna M. George
In a world like today it is dangerous to run around like a chicken without a head. We must learn to think for ourselves and do not let anyone control our minds. This is exactly what's happening in this society.
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.
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