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2023 District League Opening Kickoff postponed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– What was forecasted to be an exciting weekend for basketball fans in the Virgin Islands (VI) with the start of the 3rd Annual District League Basketball Games on Saturday, July 8, 2023, has now resulted in disappointed fans following news of the postponement of the opening games.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Zacchari W. Stoutt
By Reuben J. A. Stoby
Our Young Professional for this week wanted to become an inventor, was studying to become a doctor but found out that his strongest passion was to become a fisherman in the Virgin Islands, just like his proud and popular fisherman dad, Albert Stoutt.
Dr Robert Wright aka ‘Storm’ is 32nd President of Rotary Club of Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Road Town (RCRT), on June 24, 2023, installed Dr Robert Wright aka ‘Storm’ as the 32nd President for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year.
Packed entertainment village line-up for Festival 2023 announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Irene Penn O’Neal 2023 August Festival Village will feature almost two weeks of events for this year’s Emancipation celebration in the Virgin Islands, including some of the biggest names in Soca, Reggae and Gospel from across the Caribbean region.
GoFundMe for paralysed JvD teen surpasses $50K
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI– Donors from the Virgin Islands and around the world have raised over $50,000.00 to cover the medical bills of Jost van Dyke teen Elijah Chinnery, who suffered a broken vertebrate and paralysis as a result of a swimming incident at White Bay, Jost van Dyke on June 30, 2023.
Voter registration ongoing- Office of Elections Supervisor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing the public that continuous Voter Registration is ongoing, and persons who are eligible to vote are encouraged to register.
Kelvin D. Liburd installed as new President of Rotary Club of Tortola
LITTLE MOUNTAIN ESTATE, Beef Island, VI- Surrounded by the ambiance and views at Allamanda Estate on Beef Island, the Rotary Club of Tortola on Saturday, July 1, 2023, installed Kelvin D. Liburd aka ‘Agent Burd’ as President and a new Board of Directors under a 'James Bond' themed installation dinner.
Guyana: Rape accused Minister Nigel Dharamlall resigns
KAIETEUR NEWS
GEORGWOTWN, Guyana - In a dramatic turn of events, President Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday night announced that rape accused Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall has resigned from his post as Local Government Minister and Member of Parliament.
RVIPF making 'steady progress' with leads in TPP robbery– St. Clair Amory
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI – Police detectives within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Criminal Investigations Department (CID) say they are tracking several leads in their investigations into Saturday’s July 1, 2023, brazen robbery at House of Luxury jewellery Store in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBR TPP).
Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Veteran fisherman Phillip Smith Robin added yet another fisherman’s tournament title to his bulging collection, when the Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament was held as part of the observances of Virgin Islands Day on Monday, July 3, 2023.