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May 28th, 2015
Gov't facilities being vandalised in VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Residents of the Virgin Gorda community have been urged to be the watch dogs for certain criminal activities allegedly being executed by vandals who have reportedly been targeting government facilities on the sister island.

May 27th, 2015
Popcaan pleases crowd @ Mardi Gras Fest 2015

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – The idea of having a Mardi Gras Fest as a substitute for the now defunct annual Music Fest in Cane Garden Bay seemed a brilliant one as many persons turned up for the inaugural event that was headlined with the performance of Jamaican dancehall sensation Popcaan, who was a hit with the crowd.

May 26th, 2015
BVI Exquisite Boat show 2015 lacked local support – Meslyn M. Allan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When organisers of the BVI Exquisite Boat Show made the decision to have the event staged in a more central and easily accessible location, they were anticipating a much better turn out of patrons. But according to one of the Coordinators, Ms Meslyn M. Allan, this was not so.

May 16th, 2015
‘Healthcare, jobs priorities for JVD’ – Rajah A. Smith

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Virgin Islands Party candidate for the Second District, Rajah A. Smith is determined to hit the ground running following the elections of June 8, 2015 as he said if he is elected he would immediately begin to tackle issues such as healthcare and employment as priority areas on the island.

May 10th, 2015
VI has first Rotary Chartered School Interact Club

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – The Cedar International School has become the first school in the territory of the Virgin Islands to have a Chartered Interact Club. This was done at a special induction ceremony held at Treasure Isle Hotel in Road Town last evening, May 9, 2015.

May 9th, 2015
UMI Funky Friday Fashion features 'Moms'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While restaurants, resorts, beaches, bars, diners and brunch locations will be all set to welcome mothers for Mother's Day treats, UMI Fashion exposed to the territory the pieces of clothing that fit the taste and curvatures of mothers.

May 9th, 2015
DDM issues Drought Watch for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a very dry month of April, the Virgin Islands (VI) seems to be heading into an even drier month of May. A high pressure system, at the lower levels of the atmosphere, along with dry dusty air from the Sahara Desert will continue to restrict showers in the BVI causing the weather to be sunny and hazy.

May 8th, 2015
LIME BVI treats VG moms to roses & breakfast!

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Mothers in Virgin Gorda this morning May 8, 2015 had the option of skipping the kitchen as LIME BVI had a special breakfast prepared for them at its flagship store on the sister island.

May 8th, 2015
Some parents unable to give children school lunch- FSN

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) today May 8, 2015 made a sizeable donation of food items to the Family Support Network (FSN), having felt compelled to give since the school itself has been the recipient of gifts out of the kindness of persons.

May 6th, 2015
EE & WE fire stations to remain closed until vehicles acquired – Fire Chief

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. McLean said the VI Fire and Rescue Services Department continues to be hamstrung by lack of up-to-date firefighting equipment and as such has to make do with what it has until better can be provided, resulting in the closure of the East End and West End fire stations.

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