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Speedy’s takes on Trellis Bay clean-up ahead of new tourist season
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – The Trellis Bay port area, previously seen as an eyesore with garbage has now been cleaned up ahead of the Christmas tourist season which traditionally sees an influx of visitors to the Virgin Islands.
USVI’s Emmanuel Phillips cops top prize in BVITB's 2023 film competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a red carpet premiere event, USVI Emmanuel Phillips copped the top prize of the 'Rhodni Skelton Award' $5,000.00 for overall best film in the BVI Tourist Board Film Commission's 284 Excellence Film Competition 2023 held Sunday night, November 19, 2023.
Several Honda & Acura models recalled over engine problems
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- American Honda Motor Company, commonly known as Honda, has issued a safety recall for several of its vehicle models, citing concerns over a defect in their engines. The recall, announced in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highlights a manufacturing error that could lead to severe consequences for drivers.
‘Successful engagement’ held with students, VI residents @ BVI House London – Hon Wheatley
London, UK – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said as part of his trip to the United Kingdom, he was able to engage with persons from the VI as well as students on a number of matters in the VI.
Capital has always ruled
Dickson C. Igwe
The hegemony of capital is nothing new. From the earliest days, in fact, the start of written history, the person who controlled land, tools for hunting, and implements for plowing soil, and the most basic items for life- all forms of capital- ruled the tribe.
USVI students speak out on deplorable school conditions @ senate hearing
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Several St. Croix students appeared before the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development this week to talk about how infrastructural challenges are affecting their learning experience. A standout issue in the testimony from the young people was challenges with the bathroom facilities at their learning institutions.
Gov’t needs to buy out SSB homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor– Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to come up with a solution for the Social Security-funded homes at Joe’s Hill Manor given they continue to depreciate and many have not been sold.
Bust of late Premier Ralph T. O’Neal OBE unveiled @ BVI London House
LONDON, UK – In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the BVI London House, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his delegation unveiled the bust of the late Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE last evening, November 14, 2023, in a memorial event. This was an event first and accurately reported by our news centre.
Taxi drivers cry foul over alleged unfair practices @ Pier Park
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI– Taxi drivers speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) have cried foul over what was referred to as unfair practices at the taxi queue of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, which they claimed is leaving some drivers at a disadvantage and losing revenues while others thrive.
Hon de Castro calls for more UNESCO support to advance education in VI
PARIS, France – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, the Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has delivered a statement at the 42nd General Conference of UNESCO, calling for more support to advance education in the VI.
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