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Ebenezer Thomas Primary receives new playground
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School is now the fourth of five primary schools in the Territory that has received a new playground facility following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI.
Portion of roads in Sea Cows Bay to get face lift!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - While many continue to complain about the bad roads and big potholes in the Virgin Islands (VI), one busy area with bad roads will be having a facelift.
Are we placing the right ladders on the wrong walls?
Alred C. Frett
When the Beginning appears as Tragic as the End: I am no Jesus, and why I do the things I do without expectations, may be hard to answer, but according to your story, Jesus healed ten lepers and only one bothered to say thanks... I may have been blocked in progress, fired from Government, and taken off Radio Stations for opposing corruption, but that never stopped me from bringing Truth to the Youth, because they are not to blame, and they are our Future.
Business Watch: Infinity Jewelry Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Established since 1987 as a family business in Puerto Rico and New York, Infinity Jewelry branched out in 2021 to serve locals and tourists with new jewellery stores covering Alaska, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Tortola in the Virgin Islands at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola, Pier Park.
No one believes BVIEC is 'subsidising' electricity cost– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline said although the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is subsidising electricity in the VI, as claimed by the Government and the corporation, not many believe that is so due to the large amounts still being made to pay by consumers.
Maples Group pledges US$70k towards new Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, along with entity formation and management services in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the VI with a US $70,000 donation.
Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first local Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Vehicles parked in bus stop @ RT Market Square risk being towed- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists have been urged to desist from parking their vehicles in the area designated as a bus stop at the Road Town Market Square.
VI & UN Refugee agency strengthen ties as C’bean irregular migration rises
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The Virgin Islands and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to strengthen engagement between the two, as the Caribbean region is seeing a steady rise in irregular migration, alongside an increase in asylum cases and the number of refugees across the subregion.
Men may feel ‘societal pressure to suppress their emotions’- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has highlighted the importance of men seeking help and prioritising their mental health and well-being.