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UN told about VI landslides; Climate Change vulnerabilities
NEW YORK, NY, USA– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has petitioned the UN C-24 Committee for what he called "climate justice" for countries that remain vulnerable to Climate Change, using heavy rains and landslides in the VI as an example.
RVIPF cautions of ‘criminal offence’ to knowingly transmit HIV, STIs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons in the Virgin Islands are being urged to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, amidst concerning statistics showing an increase in cases in the territory over the last 5 years.
‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A ‘Reward and Recognition Service’ was recently held for staff at His Majesty’s Prison who completed over 1300 learning hours since the start of the 2024 year.
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Premier announced 2024 Environment Month Green Pledge Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced the launch of the Environment Month Green Pledge Drive and the Public Sector Green Pledge with the drive seeking to scale up “greening” in The Virgin Islands under the Green Pledge Programme launched in June 2012.
All set for 5th annual VI Olympic Day Sports Festival & walks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), in collaboration with its member National Federations and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) in partnership with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, will host the 5th annual free Sports Festival celebrating Olympic Day.
VI Outdoor Gallery of Arts & Culture postponed to June 17, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Outdoor Gallery of Arts and Culture which was scheduled for Monday, June 10 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, has now been postponed until June 17, 2024.
VG resident Gladyet Walters is latest recipient of Social Home
NORTH SOUND, Virign Gorda, VI - Ms Gladyet Walters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda is now the latest recipient of the VI Government's social home programme under the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
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Police charge 3 for wounding, 3 for drug possession in May 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have charged 3 for wounding and 3 for drug possession in May 2024, including an arrest on May 18, 2023, where Qwami Todman, 28 of Havers Estate was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Indecent Language.
Legislators could have salary withheld over non-compliance to Register of Interest Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a proposal that the House of Assembly (HoA) has its own independent system of accountability, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Legislators will soon be suspended and have their salary withheld for non-compliance to the Register of Interest Act as it relates to declaring their interest.
USVI's Aliyah Boston scores first Adidas ‘Player Exclusive’ shoe
INDIANA, USA - Indiana Fever All-Star player Aliyah Boston, a native of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), has scored her first Adidas ‘Player Exclusive’ (PE) shoe to celebrate Virgin Islands (VI) pride when she takes to the court.
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