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Tree of Hands spreads Christmas cheer to scores of children on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a day not only for children but one that saw families, businesses, entertainers and a bunch of volunteers converging at Tortola Pier Park (TPP) on Wickham's Cay I on Saturday December 16, 2017 testifying that Christmas is alive in the British Territory of the Virgin Islands.
Wendel W. Parsons & Cromwell O. Hodge receive 2017 BVI Badge of Honour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At the BVI Badge of Honour investiture ceremony, two men were pinned by Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert - Captain Wendel W. Parsons and Pastor Cromwell O. Hodge.
Not even the dead can ‘rest in peace’ because of hurricanes Irma & Maria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The two Category 5 hurricanes, Irma and Maria, have not only caused those who are alive to face hardship, stress and discomfort, but not even our loved ones who have long passed on can rest in peace.
Leando Nibbs to be laid to rest on Monday Dec 11, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent businessman Mr Leando Nibbs, who died on November 20, 2017 will be laid to rest on Monday December 11, 2017.
Tortola stray dog 'Buddy' & PC Jon Harvey of UK reunited
SUFFOLK, United Kingdom- Police Constable Jon Harvey of Suffolk, United Kingdom (UK) and the stray dog he rescued and affectionately named Buddy, while deployed in the [British] Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma that struck the Virgin Islands on September 6, 2017, are now together at last.
Large crowd swamp night 2 of Christmas on deCastro Street
ROAD TOWN Tortola VI - The hands of vendors, especially food vendors, at the 19th edition of Christmas on deCastro Street were not enough to match the massive crowd that turned out on December 2, 2017, making the event a success in almost every way.
UPDATE: 22 vendors support 1st night of Xmas on deCastro St
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 22 vendors looked past the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma and turned up to help ring in the spirit of Christmas on the opening night of the 2017 Christmas on deCastro Street, now in its 19th year and previously known as Christmas on Main Street before relocating to its present space.
Paid Ad: ‘We Thank You!’- Brewer’s Bay businesses
You will recall that two Category 5 hurricanes struck the Virgin Islands in the month of September 2017, taking off almost all galvanised roofs from houses and businesses and knocking out electricity to the entire Territory.
Emergency Shelters to formally close November 30, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands announced in a statement today, November 29, 2017 that all emergency shelters will be formally closed on November 30, 2017.
VG to get own radio station
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- VGROC, a Non-profit Organisation, is positioned to make history when it launches Virgin Gorda’s first ever radio station, VGROC 88.5 FM, hopefully in a matter of weeks.
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