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August 31st, 2019
The UK Civil War

By Dickson C. Igwe

Brexit could very well be the swam song of the UK, with England going its way, to become the world's largest financial offshore destination, and Scotland and Northern Ireland becoming countries of the European Union

August 30th, 2019
Massive shakeup of Permanent Secretaries made in Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin islands News Online (VINO) is revealing that the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Government has undertaken a massive Permanent Secretary (PS) shakeup across several ministries, where at least two new appointments have been made and at least three transfers executed.

August 30th, 2019
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jmoi Henry aka ‘Moyo’

By Ron O. D'Avilar

For generations, humans have made music not just for entertainment but as a form of expression rooted in culture, inspired by moods and events and even as a tool to communicate complex ideas and address social ills. While music has evolved far beyond the gramophone, 8 track and the cassette tape, for 24-year-old Audio Engineer, Jmoi Henry aka ‘Moyo’, making the music is far more gratifying than just playing it.

August 30th, 2019
Dominicano arrested for 'Uttering Forged Documents'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have arrested and charged Cesar Augusto Jumenez Alonso, a 34-year-old native of the Dominican Republic for Uttering Forged Documents and Unlawful Possession of an Irregular Passport.

August 29th, 2019
NEOC deactivated; Weather no longer a threat - DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U Jaspert, after consultation with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre has deactivated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

August 29th, 2019
‘No reported loss of life, serious injuries’- Premier on Dorian

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), after initial assessments of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the territory, has lauded the preparatory works of his government and the people in dealing with the sudden turn of events surrounding the hurricane.

August 28th, 2019
Police ready to combat looters this hurricane season

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has assured that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is primed and ready for any type of crime or looting that may occur should a catastrophe hit the territory this hurricane season.

August 28th, 2019
UPDATE: Dorian passes over VI; Flooding in some areas of Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With strong winds subsiding and persistent rains still ongoing in the Virgin Islands (VI), as of 4:45 pm on August 28, 2019, the territory is now in the clear as Dorian moves out into the open Atlantic.

August 27th, 2019
National Bank of VI warns of fraudulent emails

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Bank of the Virgin Islands via a social media statement has warned customers against a string of fraudulent/Phishing emails being circulated to its customers.

August 27th, 2019
Premier mum on UK response to loan guarantee concerns

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the United Kingdom (UK), through correspondence with the Virgin Islands (VI), has indicated they are willing to address some concerns regarding the Loan Guarantee issue facing the territory.

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