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Summer research by world-class scientists continues decades-long commitment to data-based environmental protection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Research scientists and vacationers don’t normally cross paths in the world’s most exclusive resort hotels. But during the month of August, the Guana Island Hotel invites scientific teams to investigate marine ecology around the island.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Judy C. Ollivierre
By Ron M. Henry
A Christian and a firm believer in making dreams come through; this Week’s Young Professional is today living the realisation of hard work, belief and faith in realising her dream of one day owning her own business - a beauty salon.
VI's Leslee Smith makes early impressions with Huskers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leslee Smith, who recently signed for the Nebraska Huskers, has been hard at work in pre-season and has begun to make a big impression on the coaches, his teammates, and local fans alike.
70 tested at Nagico health screening exercise in VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- It can be concluded that Virgin Gordians are very health conscious and not only because of the large turnout at the Nagico Insurance health screening exercise on July 6, 2013 but because the results of the tests have shown that most screened for blood sugar, cholesterol and pressure levels were in the safe zone.
St George’s takes top 3 positions in Primary 5 Exams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Students of the St George’s Primary School have again done the school proud at the National Primary Five Examinations, claiming the top three spots for the Territory. Six of the students also feature in the top twenty.
Bermuda premier says UK territories won't sign tax deal before G8
(Reuters) - Britain's overseas territories will not sign up to an international convention aimed at tackling tax evasion ahead of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland next week, the premier of Bermuda said on Wednesday.
Third District being penalised by Govt – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- It is an established fact world-wide that a government is the servant of the people and at all time is expected to serve all its people equally. However, many in the Virgin Islands see this current government as allegedly giving preference to some Districts above others.
UPDATE: Relatives of Francis appeal for justice
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - The atmosphere in the Long Look community shifted into one of mourning this morning June 8, 2013 as the family, friends and relatives of the late Cornel Melbourne Francis paid their final respects to the murder victim.
RVIPF reaches out to EE/LL Hispanic community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Hispanic community in East End/Long Look came out in large numbers as territorial police officers and detectives shared on crime matters and gave updates on the investigations into the murders of the two Dominican Republic nationals Riky Dennis Bautista Familia murder and Felix Colon Beltre at the meeting held in the community recently.
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.