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Residents called upon to ‘step up & stomp crime out’ of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With crime now a major concern in the territory, persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been called upon to 'step up and stomp crime out' by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr in a message delivered on December 2, 2023.
Hodge scores 35-Points in Lakers defeat of Salt Lake City Stars
LOS ANGLES, California - Virgin Islands (VI) star Basketball player, D'Moi M. Hodge last evening, December 1, 2023, scored an impressive 35-point in a battle between the South Bay Lakers and 138-123 victory over Salt Lake City Stars, in the NBA G League.
Gov’t to cover 50% fuel surcharge on Electricity during holidays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a special initiative to provide relief from the increasing fuel surcharge during the holiday season.
Puerto Ricans sentenced for smuggling over $1.6M cash into STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas — U.S. Attorney for the USVI Delia L. Smith announced Thursday that two men from Puerto Rico, Jesus Lebron Pinto and Geraldo Morales, both aged 29, have been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.
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'In our corner Lorna' now acting Premier from Dec 2-6, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after returning from an important regional meeting in Aruba of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) where she defended the Territory’s interest on the Mutual Financial Action Report, effective today, December 2, 2023, until Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been appointed to Act in the position of Premier and Minister of Finance.
The human element in capital
Dickson C. Igwe
Education and learning are the most crucial elements in the building of Virgin Islands' prosperity. The human element is the defining factor in the capital mix. The appropriate mix of the components of capital drives wealth creation, with excellence in human resources as Key.
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Sex refusal escalates into alleged assault & pillow smothering
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRIATIANSTED, St. Croix - In a startling turn of events, a man who initially claimed to be a victim of an attempted smothering by the mother of his children was arrested for the offense.
A lot of $$$ leaving VI through fossil fuel importation– Premier
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging more persons to take advantage of green incentives not just for the environment, but to save on the amount of money leaving the VI economy through the purchase of fossil fuels.
'Much to be done' for promotion of more inclusive learning in VI – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 2023 Special Education week ongoing in the Virgin Islands (VI) under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' Subject Minister Sharie B. de Castro (AL) said more has to be done to bring the local education system to one that is more inclusive.
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