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Donald J. Trump sworn in as 47th US President
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Washington DC, USA—Donald J. Trump was today January 20, 2025, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America (USA), marking a return to power four years after his initial term ended.
Cavaliers & Police record wins on opening day of BVICA T20 Tournament
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Cricket fans were treated to an action-packed day at Greenland yesterday, Sunday, January 19, 2025, when the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) T20 Cricket Tournament bowled off.
‘Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands’ makes Top 10 C/bean Anthems list
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- ‘Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands’, the Territorial Song of the Virgin Islands, has been rated by popular Caribbean Instagrammer Marquis Knight-Jacks among his Top 10 favourite anthems for Caribbean nations.
Health Minister ‘eagerly await’ assessment report of incinerator by US company
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the functionality of the incinerator at Pockwood Pond has been a top priority since his first day in office, as it plays a vital role in the Territory’s waste disposal process.
Opposition vows to reintroduce Vote of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A No Confidence Motion will be brought again against the Virgin Islands Party's incumbent administration, according to Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull.
Plans afoot for VI to compete in 2025 World Surfing Games & World Junior Surf C/Ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI National Surfing Association (NSA) is excited about what the future holds for surfing in the Territory, as the newly established association makes plans to participate in international surfing championships this year.
Increases in Crown Lands pricing due to leases not being reviewed- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The increase in the prices of Crown Land has been explained as being due to leases not being reviewed as per the conditions within them over the years.
The Mother of all Parties! Patsy C. Lake turns 80 in high grandeur!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town was transformed into an oasis of beauty, splendour, oh it was pleasurable to behold. The décor was a work of art, with high-end taste, colours and you would not have missed the red carpet.
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus M. Garvey Jr
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Washington DC, USA- In his last full day in office, President Joseph R. Biden on Sunday, January 19, 2025, posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.
Fast life, fast demise; the cost is immense—Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—“The fast life only leads to a fast demise. You may gain temporary riches, but the cost is immense. Your life, your freedom, and the heartache and heartbreak that you bring to your loved ones will live forever.”