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Miss BVI Pageant committee bans live streaming of 2023 show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Miss BVI Pageant Committee which is a Sub-Committee of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has released information detailing that it has prohibited live streaming of the 2023 show.
Over 40 Mechanics benefitted from VI Motors’ NAPA training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory on July 25, 2023, took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical Training, that was powered by VI Motors.
STT duo arrested for assault & robbery linked to sexual favors
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — Two women involved in an incident of alleged assault and robbery last week were arrested and appeared in court on Friday, facing several felony charges.
Premier Wheatley in Miami; Hon Lorna G. Smith takes VI driver's seat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Miami, Florida in the USA.
‘I cannot say there was a sickout’ of airport staff – Kurt A.G. Menal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal says he cannot say there was a sickout of BVIAA Airport staff who reportedly took industrial action by calling in sick, which resulted in the closure of the airport on two recent occasions.
High electricity use overworking BVIEC generators – Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to reduce their use of electricity by Minister for Communications and Work, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) who announced that as a result of unprecedented high use of electricity in the territory, water woes and other electricity issues have come as a result of measures taken to reduce the load on power generators.
'We don’t need coercive measures to reform Gov’t– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has vowed to continue advocating for the removal of the Order-in-Council in reserve, to suspend the VI’s constitution should his government fail to reform Governance as per the recommendations of the Commission on Inquiry (CoI) report.
Agriculture Department receiving reports of increased dog attacks in VI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Owners of dogs and livestock in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to be responsible and proactive in ensuring their animals are secured, in particular, vicious dogs to prevent harm to humans, other animals, and damage to property.
Hike for the Cure delivers ‘healthy start’ to 2023 Walk for the Cure campaign
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, 25 July 2023 – More than 100 registrants participated in Hike for the Cure in the Mount Healthy/Brewers Bay area on Sunday, July 16, 2023, helping to raise $2660 for the Walk for the Cure fund.
‘Legislative changes’ needed for same-sex referendum- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage that was promised by the Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has appeared to have suffered a delay.