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Should the VI impose a ban on styrofoam use in restaurants?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents in the Virgin Islands (British) have been expressing concern about the possible growing health risk of styrofoam containers used in almost all restaurants across the territory.
John Boukemp wins ‘fully loaded’ Hyundai Tucson
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- It was a win-win situation for both John Boukemp and the Cedar International School’s BVI Scholarship Fund, when the sleek, fully loaded Hyundai Tucson “with all the bells and whistles on” was raffled on the grounds of the famous Captain Mulligan’s in Nanny Cay, Tortola last night, Friday October 14, 2016.
Let children be children!
Dickson Igwe
A significant number of today’s children are caught up in the ubiquitous material culture of “keeping up with the Joneses.” This has created the “entitled child.” These children grow up in an adult world that has forgotten that children require a “specific space.” The entitled child is obsessed with becoming an adult before his or her time. The parent is to blame.
UPDATE: Mika et ses soldats has died
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During the month of September, which was designated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, many across the territory were touched by the condition of tourist, Mika et ses soldats.
Geneva C. Harrigan-Lettsome laid to rest in Anguilla
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – It was nothing less than the expected emotional celebration of the life of Mrs Geneva C. Harrigan-Lettsome on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom where hundreds gathered to pay tribute in one way or the other.
Fire Safety Week seeks to foster closer ties with public- Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIFRS) is observing the 20th year of Fire and Safety Awareness Week, which started on Sunday October 2, 2016 with an opening ceremony and church service at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.
Exciting events add allure to Mercedes Benz Raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the addition of three exciting events to its social calendar, the British Virgin Islands’ HIV/AIDS Foundation is boosting efforts to sell tickets for its annual Mercedes Benz Car Raffle.
UPDATE: Mrs Geneva Lettsome passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Word reaching our newsroom early this morning, September 27, 2016 is that Mrs Geneva Lettsome, the mother of First Lady Lorna G. Smith OBE and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) among others, has died at age 88.
Prominent businessman Neville G. A. Burke passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent businessman Mr Neville G. A. Burke, founder of Burke's Garage Ltd. located on Wickham's Cay II on the main island of Tortola, has passed away.
VI encouraged to nominate a woman for Restoration Weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Michelle E. Hargrove, founder of Restoration Weekend, will be sponsoring a deserving woman from the Virgin Islands (British) to attend a one-of-a-kind event, Restoration Weekend.
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