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Team Underdogs new fishing champs @ VG Easter Fest
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - Team Underdogs with captain Gerry, walked away with the 1st prized for the 2019 edition of the Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter Festival Fishing Competition, having caught 321lbs of fish overall.
VI’s Housing Recovery Programme builds resiliency - Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The short term housing recovery programme has ended with a visit to the home of two recipients by His Excellency the Governor Augustus A. U. Jaspert aka ‘Gus’ and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone.
Finally! Roy L. O’Neal honoured @ VG Easter Fest
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – After a year of delay, long-time participant of the Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter Festival, Mr Roy L. O’Neal—named 2018 then 2019 honouree—received his honour when the festival continued last evening Saturday, April 20, 2019, on the sister island.
Henry attacks Rymer, says 'transportation industry gone to dogs’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ‘Hard Talk’ radio host and taxi driver, Julio S. Henry is appealing to the Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to look into the local transportation industry and talk to small players before the creation of any new policy.
BVIF&FC moving forward - Carnel D. Clyne on 300K debt
ROAD TOWN, VI – New Chairman of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC), Mr Carnel D. Clyne says despite the $300k debt hanging from the National Democratic Party (NDP), the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government and his committee is looking to move forward, get things going and make all upcoming local festivals a success.
Students benefit from leadership building on Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI – Students at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) recently benefited from a leadership building initiative on Necker Island, owned by the British Billionaire, Sir Richard C. Branson.
Hon Ralph T. O’Neal honoured for VI cricket contributions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Premier and noble son of the soil, Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE was on Sunday, April 14, 2019, honoured for his sterling contribution to BVI cricket when NAGICO Insurances and the British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) came together to host a Cricket Tournament as part of the tribute.
Land titles soon for Anegada residents - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says his Ministry is working on giving out land titles to Anegada residents as promised on the 2019 campaign.
Vendors Galore! Sold out stands @ Easter Fest Food Fair
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Activities for the Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter festival commenced yesterday April 13, 2019, with the annual Food Fair at the Rosewood Little Dix Ground in Valley, VG.
Car crashes into utility pole @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, TORTOLA, VI - In the wee hours of this morning, Sunday April 14, 2019, a car collided with a utility pole in Pockwood Pond, Tortola.

