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VI’s T.B. Lettsome Airport now second busiest route for Puerto Rico
BEEF ISLAND, VI - With almost 400 monthly flights, the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) which is the gateway to the [British] Virgin Islands, is now the second busiest airport for flights from Puerto Rico.
Gov’t discussing possibility of full-time membership in Caricom – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said his government is actively having discussions on whether they should seek full membership in Caricom.
Azarni Callwood's hat-trick gives VI win over Anguilla in CONCACAF U20 Qualifiers
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The [British] Virgin Islands Under-20 Men’s National Team has ended its campaign in Group A of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Qualifiers in Nicaragua on a high note, after beating Anguilla 3-1 at the Estadio Nacional De Nicaragua in Managua on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Guyana & VI discussing MoU on road to visa-free travel- Premier Wheatley
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has disclosed that talks are now in the advanced stage to potentially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between oil-rich nation Guyana and the Virgin Islands for visa-free travel from Guyana to the [British] Virgin Islands.
VI record thrilling win over Belize @ CONCACAF U20 Qualifiers
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- The [British] Virgin Islands have secured their first win in Group A of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Qualifiers being played at the Estadio Nacional De Nicaragua in Managua.
Virgin Islanders value people they don’t know- Raul R. Sprauve
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI –Local musician and band owner Raul R. Sprauve aka 'Jugo' has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to start investing more in its people, particularly those in the arts and for more value to be placed on locals in the VI’s small community.
UPDATE: Valiant VI edged 1-2 by Cuba in CONCACAF U20 Qualifiers
MANAGUA, Nicaragua- After losing 0-8 to hosts Nicaragua in their opening game of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Qualifiers at the Estadio Nacional De Nicaragua in Managua on Friday, February 23, 2024, the [British] Virgin Islands Under-20 Men’s footballers rebounded to put up a valiant showing against powerhouse Cuba, albeit being edged 1-2 on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Premier off to Guyana for Caricom meeting; Hon Smith now acting Premier
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is heading to the 46th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 24 to 29, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana.
Culture & Capital
Dickson C. Igwe
Culture means a way of life of a people. Culture affects capital mix. Capital Mix is the various combinations of capital- land, labor, management, technology, enterprise- that drive prosperity, and social wellbeing.
UPDATE: Road Town Pump Station back online
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The public is advised that the main pump station in Road Town is back online.
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