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Opposition tries to bully HoA on formation of PAC @ Special Sitting for VI's heroes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) today, October 13, 2023, was intended solely to honour the heroes and foreparents of the [British] Virgin Islands; however, Members of the Virgin Islands (VI) Opposition, namely Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), attempted to force an amendment of the Order Paper to addresss the issue of the formation of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the house.
EE & WE police stations will have officers on 24-hr shifts from Monday- CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Making it clear that it is not his preference to have his officers on 24-hour shifts at the East End and West End Police Stations, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has said he has, nevertheless, listened to the concerns of the public, and beginning Monday, October 16, 2023, both police stations will have officers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CoP finally answers leaked email on request to conceal & destroy evidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A leaked email circulating on social media over the past two months written by Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins in 2021 to Deputy Commissioner St Clair Amory has been addressed.
USVI festivals reach Tokyo & Miami in int'l marketing effort
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Dept. of Tourism and its Division of Festivals continue to market the territory to the national and international Carnival scene, the latest begin Japan's burgeoning carnival events.
Tickets for Rotary Club of Central Tortola's 3rd Annual Car Raffle now on sale!
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- $10.00 may not be able to get you a bag of groceries but it certainly could put $1000.00 in your pocket or, better yet, allow you to drive away with a brand-new hi-tech car.
Is the VI economy soft & will the upcoming Tourist Season bring relief?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many residents of the Virgin Islands along with businesses have complained for the last five months, that the economy is soft and no money is flowing in the country.
C’bean food portions not conducive to health– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has criticized the Caribbean diet as one that is delicious, yet unhealthy, pointing to the portion sizes as one that is not conducive to good health.
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Gov’t tackling waste management on Anegada & VG starting with RFP's
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Waste management is being made a focus on the sister islands of Anegada and Virgin Gorda, with a number of Request for Proposals (RFPs) out for waste management and recycling options on the islands.
ESHS bans motor scooters from campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, which the Education Ministry in a statement said involved an alleged retaliation in connection with a stolen bike, the administration of ESHS has banned motor scooters from the campus.
UPDATE: Police called over bike incident @ ESHS– Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following some pandemonium at the Elmore Stoutt High School today, October 9, 2023, the Ministry of Education has today released a statement on what transpired on the campus.
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