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Ali M. Tarabay laid to rest
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – Tributes poured in from all walks of Virgin Islands life at a memorial service yesterday August 9, 2015, celebrating the life of Lebanese turned Virgin Islander businessman Ali Mohamad Tarabay, who left these earthly shores in the evening of August 7, 2015.
Youth player attends tennis camp with support from NAGICO Insurances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fifteen year-old Jeron Smith has a goal to play tennis on the professional circuit and with the support of NAGICO Insurances he is well on his way to achieving his dream of placing the Virgin Islands on the world tennis map.
UPDATE: Mr. Ali M. Tarabay to be buried Sunday 9th August 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The family of Ali Mohamad Tarabay has announced that the burial for the 85-year-old businessman will take place tomorrow August 9, 2015.
Carrot Bay donkey race a ‘no-go’ after 2 attempts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Disappointing was how many people would probably describe yesterday's August 7, 2015 Cultural Fun Day in Carrot Bay with the premier event, the donkey race, not being run after two attempts.
Hon Fahie wants Carrot Bay Village renamed to honour past stalwarts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has disclosed that he will moving to have the Carrot Bay Cultural Village permanently named after one of four men who contributed to the development of the Fisherman’s Dock and bringing that project to fruition.
Culture comes alive @ Carrot Bay Festival opening
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – As the close out for Festival 2015 commenced with the Carrot Bay leg of the activities last evening, August 6, 2015 persons were urged to ensure they embrace what is being celebrated so that its meaning would resonate with them.
‘No water: You can’t brush; you can’t flush!’ - SCB Resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – A resident of Sea Cows Bay is peeved at the Water and Sewerage Department for the lack of water to her apartment and many adjoining ones and wants speedy remedial action taken as the days are being counted since they last had water two days ago.
VIBE, Busy Signal & A-Team put 2015 Emancipation Festival in high gear
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Patsy C. Lake Festiville was again a hive of activity last evening August 1, 2015 with VIBE and the A-Team band of Trinidad complemented by one of the most versatile dancehall reggae artists of his generation – Busy Signal.
JVD water restored following numerous complaints
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - A businessman of Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke has complained of not having water for days which not only affected his businesses but also others in the area.
Miss BVI hopefuls complete unimpressive interview segment
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - These days beauty pageants are less about beauty and more about standing for a social cause and representing one's country on a regional and international stage.
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