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Haycraft family honours late Peter Haycraft through monetary gift to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The family of the late businessman, philanthropist, and avid sailor Mr Peter Haycraft, OBE is honouring his legacy by supporting young people pursuing careers in the marine industry through a monetary gift to the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies.
Paparazzi sighting of American actor Cuba M. Gooding Jr on JvD!
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI - While most residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are not starstruck as the Islands remains the playground for the rich and famous, there was a sighting yesterday July 10, 2023, of American superstar actor Cuba M. Gooding Jr.
Public Service reduced from 4495 in 2010 to 'efficient' 2895 to date- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has announced that as part of finding the right size for the local public service, there has been a steady decrease in the number of Public Officers throughout the last decade, from 4495 public officers employed in 2010 to approximately 2895 employed to date.
Current Premier Wheatley wants to be like Ex-Premier Fahie– Dameon Percival
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Tola Radio VI panelist Dameon Percival has slammed the Government of Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and accused the Premier of intentionally avoiding answering questions in the House of Assembly, along with delaying sittings of the House.
Fake representation – a highway to China or UK’s Grant-in-Aid?
Alred C. Frett
Filling their Stomachs while we Empty their Brains:
Those who crave the darkness of Silence will always despise Truth for the Youth, but failure to speak out will be death for all... When the Pressure is high enough to burst Pipes, and the heat is greater than 96 degrees in the shade, things are not good... I am very much afraid for myself, our Children and their Children... We saw this coming, but we blinked and watched as many Lives expired before their time.
Nigerian Community & 1FirstBank VI Staff saddened by passing of long-time security officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Nigerian Community, Top Priority Security Services, and the 1FirstBank VI (Tortola staff) are in a state of mourning over the passing of security officer Maurice Ikwueme.
Culture Thursdays kicks off in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The sounds of fungi music, the smell of grilled fish freshly caught, and the many local items, including local foods and fruits and vegetables on display were part of the experience of Culture Thursdays, which kicked off in Carrot Bay on July 6, 2023.
Passing rain expected across VI this morning- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some persistent humidity and instability in the region could trigger some passing rain in the Virgin Islands today, Sunday, July 9, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has stated.
UPDATE: Six nabbed, two boats detained in cocaine bust near Anguilla
SANDY GROUND, Anguilla – Hours after Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reported of an international drug bust operation in collaboration with officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), police this afternoon have confirmed the operation.
Fire ravages W&SD container office in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that sometime around 11:25 AM today Saturday, July 8, 2023, the Fire and Rescue Department received a call about a fire at the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) headquarters in Baughers Bay on the main Island of Tortola.
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