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July 3rd, 2024
Freedom? Who said the struggle was over?

Alred C. Frett

Holiday still only comes before Work & Reward in the Dictionary:

Just a word of caution… We have lived the Past and look forward to the Future, but for better or worse, all we have is here and now… Time moves on; Summer has arrived, Festive Season is here, and threats of Hurricanes are upon us, but before getting lost in sadness or celebrations, let us do the best we can while we can, in preparing as if another Hurricane Irma is on its way… Better we are safe than sorry.

July 3rd, 2024
Mossack Fonseca co-founder among 28 acquitted in Panama Papers scandal

NEW YORK, USA – A now-defunct law firm in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mossack Fonseca & Co, whose firm was hit with the biggest fine in the territory’s history following an investigation into the Panama Papers scandal, has now seen its CEO acquitted of charges in latest court action.

July 2nd, 2024
Labour Management System a ‘OneStop Shop’ for Labour in VI- Hon Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling it a landmark moment for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and for the entire [British] Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) officially launched the New Labour Management System last week.

July 1st, 2024
Reflect on ‘history, victories & spirit of unity’ in celebrating VI Day 2024– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in his Virgin Islands Day 2024 message, says as the territory celebrates its journey towards greater autonomy and self-determination, the people of the territory must also use the opportunity to reflect on the history, victories, and the spirit of unity of the VI.

July 1st, 2024
Lawyers afraid of victimisation regarding Anegada lands- Darrell A. Ruan Jr

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Chairman of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Mr Darrell A. Ruan Jr has blamed victimisation as slowing the land settlement issue which has been ongoing for years.

July 1st, 2024
UPDATE: Dangerous Hurricane Beryl closes in on southeast Caribbean

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Beryl is taking aim at the Windward Islands with 120-mph winds. Life-threatening winds and storm surge are expected to hit the islands this morning, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

June 29th, 2024
BVI Full Moon Puerto Rico Party 2024 smashes attendance records

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Almost 3,000 guests and fans of the British Virgin Islands arrived at VIVO Beach Club in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, to celebrate the already traditional BVI Full Moon Party on Saturday, June 22, 2024, an increase from previous years according to event organizers.

June 29th, 2024
BVI High School Class of 94 marks 30th anniversary by awarding new graduates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI High School Class of 1994 has celebrated their 30th-year anniversary by giving back to this year's graduates of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in a significant and meaningful way.

June 29th, 2024
NAGICO & Interpath are Platinum Sponsors of 2024 CASA Jr Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances has announced its Platinum Sponsorship of the prestigious Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships to be hosted by the Virgin Islands (BVI) from June 30th to July 6th, 2024.

June 27th, 2024
Crimefighting plans in latest law enforcement review must be redacted- Hon Penn

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Opposition member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for more information in a new report of a review of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be redacted as a matter of national security.

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