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December 27th, 2023
Over 700 derelict vehicles cleared from throughout the territory- DWM Director

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has stepped up its effort to rid the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) of derelict vehicles as the year draws to a close.

December 26th, 2023
Risk of vector-borne diseases will increase with climate change– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands prepares for the new year 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlaio D. Wheatly (R7) has reminded that Climate change is the single greatest threat to the survival and development of the territory as a small island.

December 25th, 2023
Car catches afire @ Cappoon’s Bay

CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- It is known at this time whether anyone was hurt when a vehicle caught afire at Cappoon’s Bay last night.

December 25th, 2023
Scrub Island Resort teams with Willock to bring amputee easy wheelchair access

MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI- It was almost five months ago Virgin Islander Sean A. Fonseca had to have one of his legs amputated due to medical challenges.

December 23rd, 2023
First 5th District Business Expo hosted @ Multi-Purpose Sports Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Small business owners from the 5th District community got the opportunity to showcase their products and services today, December 23, 2023, as part of the first-ever 5th District Business Expo that was hosted at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

December 23rd, 2023
Kishan Baldeo wins big in Rotary Club of Central Tortola 2023 Christmas Raffle

PASEA ESTATE, Totora, VI – Walking away with the ultimate Christmas prize of a brand new car, Kishan Baldeo was all smiles when the winning raffle of the Rotary Club of Tortola matched his ticket number in the final drawing last evening Friday, December 22, 2023.

December 22nd, 2023
VG resident Sydney Wheatley receives new home for Christmas

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda resident Mr Sydney Wheatley has received the keys to his brand-new home just in time for the holiday season.

December 20th, 2023
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer launches Box 2- A Glimpse into Virgin Islands History

CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The second edition of The Box, a game that allows players to learn Virgin Islands history and culture while having fun, was launched on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, adding a perfect gift choice for families this Christmas.

December 20th, 2023
Quaker withdraws certain Granola Bars & cereal products in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Quaker Oats Company announced today, December 20, 2023, the market withdrawal of certain granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause severe infections and, occasionally, fatal outcomes in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

December 20th, 2023
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.

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