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AVM awareness walk on VG tomorrow
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Ms Becky Felicien of Virgin Gorda lost her daughter Demiah O. O’Neal suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2014, she educated herself on the condition that took her daughter away at the tender age of 11 years old and thought she should share her newfound knowledge for the benefit of others.
Pirates’ Bight’s Wine Dinner $ donated to YEP
NORMAN ISLAND, VI – After fire of unknown origin destroyed the much favoured Pirates’ Bight Restaurant and Bar on Norman Island, Virgin Islands, on October 1, 2013, the owner Mr Henry Jarecki had an initial facility up and running again six weeks later with a $1.5 million investment.
‘VI not a real country’– Trunk Bay residents told
TRUNK BAY, Tortola, VI - Some residents of Parker’s Estate at Trunk Bay arrived home on Thursday evening of last week (June 12, 2014) to a sight that they said they could not believe would happen in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Record turnout @ Peter Island Resort challenge
PETER ISLAND, VI – When the organizers of the Peter Island-Athlon Challenge did their counts of those registered for the event held yesterday at Peter Island Resort, they were nothing but amazed and overwhelmed with emotions at the figure of 110 registrants.
Many bars/clubs closed for want of liquor license
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During the long holiday weekend when several bar and club owners were eyeing the opportunity of good business, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force brought the hammer down forcing them to close their operations.
Word of children’s plight leads to fundraiser for local organization
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When two residents of Tortola decided on hosting a promotional party titled ‘All Black Everything' they also thought of doing something that would see them giving back in some way as corporate citizens. The idea of a family fun day came to mind.
UPDATE: Hon Fraser demands answers on cruise project land side development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will be asking Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool questions surrounding the award of contract for the land side development aspect of the Cruise Pier Development Project.
Should residents brace for increased water bills?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) have been given a hint that they should brace themselves to pay more for water supply to their homes and businesses as the government of the day is set to move forward with addressing water woes.
Peter Island Resort to host triathlon, other events
PETER ISLAND, VI – The BVI Triathlon Federation along with Peter Island Resort and Spa will host the Peter Island-Athlon Challenge this Saturday June 14, 2014.
‘Shame on you LIAT!’ – Resident
BEEF ISLAND, VI – When a regular traveling customer was made to pay some $77.00 to rebook a flight on LIAT for a Caribbean destination he said it was the last straw and cried shame on the regional airline.