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Hakim T. Creque installed as new President of Valley Sound Lions Club
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Young local attorney Hakim T. Creque has been installed as the new President of the Valley Sound Lions Club for the 2023 to 2024 Lionistic year.
Public invited to make input on Social Assistance Review Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking the public’s input on the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the [British] Virgin Islands Review.
American Airlines to double Miami to VI daily flights in December 2023
BEEF ISLAND, VI– Officials of the BVI Airports Authority {BVIAA) have announced that just two weeks into its new direct service between Miami and the Virgin Islands (VI), American Airlines (AA) has announced that it will be doubling the number of flights to the Territory for the winter season, which starts in December.
Gov’t moving to recruit trainee teachers straight out of high school– Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI– High school seniors in the Virgin Islands (VI) who are interested in getting into the teaching profession will now have an opportunity to get recruited straight out of school as a teacher-trainee, according to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. deCastro (AL).
'Men still uncomfortable discussing their problems openly'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- From Monday, June 12 to Sunday, June 18, 2023, the Virgin Islands (VI) will be observing Men’s Mental Health Week, with the aims of prioritising Men’s health, encouraging them to seek preventive care, and engaging in conversations about important health issues. This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard enters plea deal over cocaine conspiracy charges
MIAMI, Florida, USA- As previously reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), former BVI Ports Director, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard has pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to import cocaine, following a similar move by her son Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka' and now a plea deal entered over the indictment.
Charred remains of elderly man discovered @ Red Bay fire scene
RED BAY, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the charred remains of an elderly man was today, June 12, 2023, discovered at a burnt house in the Red Bay area of Tortola.
Moving full speed ahead with little or nothing
Alred C. Frett
When the Results You need is Driven by the Hearse in a Grand Prix Race:
Years ago, President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Judge Clarence Thomas abandoned the Rules of Law, and abused their Power… Months ago I said that unless they were made accountable, it would be unfair for Ex-Premier Fahie to be held under arrest… It seems Andrew may be about to lose this one because the long Arm of the Law and Wheels of Justice are awake or ‘Woke’.
‘Be responsible regarding starting fires around your property’- Hon Penn
RED BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on members of the public to be responsible when starting fires around their property.
‘Fight through negativity & stand with confidence’- Premier tells Miss BVI delegates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the delegates of the 2023 Miss BVI Pageant to not let negativity stop them from standing with confidence and representing the VI.
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