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January 4th, 2024
VI’s May 2024 CoI implementation deadline not feasible– PS Stoutt-Igwe

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe says after reviewing several tasks to be completed for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the revised May 2024 deadline for implementation is not feasible.

January 2nd, 2024
Top CoP Mark Collins optimistic for 2024 despite petition against him

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a petition with some 55 allegations against him made by fellow officers and others, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins remains optimistic for the new year 2024.

January 2nd, 2024
‘We can't allow politics to destroy us’- Premier warns HoA for 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has warned that for the House of Assembly (HoA) to advance the cause of the Virgin Islands, legislators must not allow politics to cause them to fight and make the VI seem more vulnerable than it already is.

January 1st, 2024
‘God knows I needed a vehicle’- Javon G. Charles on winning Tola Radio Car

HORSE PATH, Tortola, VI - Winning the grand prize of a brand-new Haval vehicle in the Tola Radio Dollar Mania Christmas 2023 competition, Javon G. Charles told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) he was truly in need of a vehicle.

December 28th, 2023
UNDP supported ‘Blue Economy Roadmap’ taking shape in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has initiated the implementation of its Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

December 27th, 2023
Mysterious ‘Tattoo’ & ‘R.S.’ figures surface in Fahie court case

MIAMI, Florida, USA – New aliases have been added to the list of unnamed, uncharged figures in relation to the upcoming drug smuggling and money laundering trial of former Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, as prosecutors and defense attorneys shared details.

December 26th, 2023
No Boxing Day Races @ Ellis Downs; No sign of dispute being resolved!

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Today Tuesday, December 26, 2023, is ‘Boxing Day’ and a public holiday in the Virgin Islands and one of the highlights for many years is race day at Ellis Thomas Downs located in Sea Cows Bay on the main Island of Tortola.

December 26th, 2023
Risk of vector-borne diseases will increase with climate change– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands prepares for the new year 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlaio D. Wheatly (R7) has reminded that Climate change is the single greatest threat to the survival and development of the territory as a small island.

December 23rd, 2023
First 5th District Business Expo hosted @ Multi-Purpose Sports Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Small business owners from the 5th District community got the opportunity to showcase their products and services today, December 23, 2023, as part of the first-ever 5th District Business Expo that was hosted at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

December 23rd, 2023
Kishan Baldeo wins big in Rotary Club of Central Tortola 2023 Christmas Raffle

PASEA ESTATE, Totora, VI – Walking away with the ultimate Christmas prize of a brand new car, Kishan Baldeo was all smiles when the winning raffle of the Rotary Club of Tortola matched his ticket number in the final drawing last evening Friday, December 22, 2023.

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