Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

News

August 5th, 2023
Woman dies after out-of-control vehicle rampages through USVI parking lot

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — An out-of-control vehicle in the Lockhart Garden parking lot resulted in the tragic death of a pedestrian on Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023, the USVI Police Department has announced.

August 5th, 2023
Housing assistance recipient receive keys to brand new home

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Through the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, Mr. Ted Rabsatt of Fat Hog’s Bay is now the latest recipient of a new home as part of the programme.

August 3rd, 2023
'Flying pig’ wins BVIYC Cooper Islands Race

NANNY CAY, VI - The BVI Yacht Club (BVIYC), having been officially formed on July 25, 1973, held a gala dinner recently at the Club House to celebrate the milestone.

August 3rd, 2023
VI delegation meets Guyana's Agriculture Minister

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The visiting Virgin Islands (VI) delegation led by Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has met with Guyana’s Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss strengthening ties to support agricultural development between the two countries.

August 2nd, 2023
UPDATE: No evidence to suggest foul play in discovery of body - Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are confirming that following the discovery of a partially decomposed body yesterday afternoon, August 1, 2023, at Upper Main Street in Road Town, Tortola, early investigations are revealing that there is no evidence to suggest foul play.

July 29th, 2023
Over 40 Mechanics benefitted from VI Motors’ NAPA training

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory on July 25, 2023, took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical Training, that was powered by VI Motors.

July 29th, 2023
This Week We Feature Young Professional Ashellica A.L.S.S Fahie

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Being a legal mind doesn’t mean all books and no fun. When not practicing law, Young Professional and Entrepreneur Ashellica A.L.S.S Fahie channels her enthusiasm and zest for life and fun into building her business called “Buzinga! Fun”

July 28th, 2023
2023 Christmas in July breaks attendance records

POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Official stats from the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) have indicated that the 2023 Christmas in July event hosted annually at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Islands has broken attendance records with some 5,500 people and 475 vessels attending the event this year.

July 27th, 2023
‘I cannot say there was a sickout’ of airport staff – Kurt A.G. Menal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal says he cannot say there was a sickout of BVIAA Airport staff who reportedly took industrial action by calling in sick, which resulted in the closure of the airport on two recent occasions.

July 27th, 2023
High electricity use overworking BVIEC generators – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to reduce their use of electricity by Minister for Communications and Work, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) who announced that as a result of unprecedented high use of electricity in the territory, water woes and other electricity issues have come as a result of measures taken to reduce the load on power generators.

Follow Us On