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'Building contractors taking shortcuts' - Dwayne A. Thompson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the territory's infrastructure was severely destroyed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert announced plans to implement an Architects and Engineers Registration Bill which will ensure high standards when rendering services to private and public sectors.
Dangerous sea swells made impact on VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For two days now residents and boaters have been looking out for warnings that have been telling of dangerous and destructive sea swells to impact the Territory, along with other Caribbean Islands from Sunday, March 4, 2018 ending around Friday, March 9, 2018.
Helping the helpers! All Hands & Hearts receives LTE modem from CCT
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - A part of CCT Cares initiative, the local telecommunications provider donated a LTE modem along with a gift bag to All Hands and Hearts, a volunteer group that has been assisting the Virgin Islands (VI) with their recovery efforts.
FSN’s Dr Sylvia M. Simmons Out! Resigns abruptly for ‘personal reasons’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Family Support Network (FSN) announced today March 2, 2018 that its Executive Director Dr Sylvia M. Simmons resigned “for personal reasons.”
'Voice of the people must be heard & respected'- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A huge billboard erected to drum up support from Virgin Islanders to stand up against the United Kingdom’s stipulations for the Virgin Islands (VI) Recovery and Development Plan was sighted today, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the roundabout in Road Town.
Trefle Inc. to launch nonprofit for young creatives
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On a mission to prove that “Creativity Wins,” fashion designer Kristin C. Frazer will launch The 284 Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA on February 28, 2018. Continuing her philanthropic efforts to help Caribbean youth, the foundation will become the charitable arm of Trèfle Inc., a luxury swim and resort wear brand headquartered in Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI).
Miss World BVI 2017 Helena A. Hewlett to launch fundraising group
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "During the show, my 'Beauty with a Purpose' was actually to help the Cancer Society charity and then after the hurricane the focus changed."
‘Multi-Purpose Sports Complex held hostage’- Clement 'Tony' Donovan aka Bone Crusher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We really need the Sports Complex. We need to get the people out of there. They holding the building hostage. Enough is enough,” stated host of the ZBVI 780 AM sports show, Sports Talk, Mr Clement 'Tony' Donovan aka ‘Bone Crusher’ during a live broadcast of the show on Saturday February 24, 2018.
Let there be Peace
Sandra Phillip Hodge
In honour of the legacy and memory of Civil Rights champion Dr Martin Luther King Jr, I am persuaded to lend my voice to the call for Peace in this community. The Territory is hurting badly...like a bad toothache, like an old back pain; like a migraine headache. I hope you get the picture....Hurting like a "buss toe"....and when you "chook stick inna sore"...Uh Ohhh. (need I say anymore?)
Appointment system coming March 1 @ Immigration Dept
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Changes continue to be made at the Immigration Department in order to reduce the length of time persons spend doing business there. As of March 1, 2018, persons can now schedule appointments to receive services from the Immigration Department at their convenient time.
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