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May 29th, 2023
Police seeking public's help on weekend shootings; illegal guns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detectives of the RVIPF are appealing for witnesses or persons with information to come forward and assist with inquiries over two shootings over the May 26th weekend that has left one dead and one injured.

May 27th, 2023
Hon Rymer Launches monthly mobile clinic in D5

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) along with the committee to Keep District 5 Alive, have officially launched the 5th District’s Mobile Clinic today, May 27, 2023.

May 26th, 2023
If UK wants to help OTs 'they have to look @ their individual needs'– Hon Hodge-Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The United Kingdom (UK) Government has been called upon to listen to their Overseas Territories (OTs) on an individual basis if they truly want to help these territories. This is according to Virgin Islands (VI) legislator and 4th District Representative, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith.

May 25th, 2023
Education Minister ‘saddened’ by school dorm fire in Guyana

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says she is saddened by the news of the recent fire in Guyana that claimed the lives of 19 children.

May 25th, 2023
Only youths can change cyberbullying culture of negativity in VI– Dr Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– Youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been challenged to fight against a culture of negativity surrounding cyberbullying, as part of a one-day symposium entitled “Don’t Be Mean Behind the Screen”.

May 21st, 2023
Three VI nurses awarded for going ‘above & beyond call of duty’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three nurses in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been recognised for their excellence of service given towards the advancement of healthcare within the territory, with Ms Marla Alverez and Ms Pam Edwards receiving the Excellence in Nursing award while Mrs Rosa Ravariere Seaman received the award for Nurse of Distinction as part of International Nurses Day activities.

May 20th, 2023
VI's potable water network to get upgrades through public-private partnership – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has detailed that his ministry will soon be issuing an expression of interest to obtain the services of a reputable and qualified company, to replace and upgrade the water distribution network of the Virgin Islands (VI) through a public-private partnership engagement.

May 19th, 2023
CXC Paper Leak: 2023 Math Exams to be graded with Paper 1 & SBA

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Following the conclusion of an investigation launched on Wednesday, May, 17 2023, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has confirmed that the Mathematics Paper II of the 2023 exam was leaked ahead of the administration of the examination on that day.

May 19th, 2023
‘Demand is so high’ AA commits to 5 additional June flights to VI– Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – US carrier American Airlines (AA) has reportedly said the demand for flights on the Miami to [British] Virgin Islands route has been so high in the month of June that additional flights have been scheduled by the airline, Minister of Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has informed.

May 18th, 2023
VI Opposition establishes shadow cabinet for 5th HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The tri-party Opposition in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly today, May 18, 2023, announced the establishment of a shadow cabinet comprising of its six members.

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