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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake felt in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At approximately 3:49 AM on Sunday, September 3, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8, with an estimated maximum intensity IV, was felt in the Virgin Islands.
Gov’t wants tenders for 'competent' catering service @ Immigration Detention Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has issued a notice inviting tenders for locally trained and competent Catering Services to provide meal services at the temporary Immigration Detention Centre in the VI.
Gov’t will ‘put our money where our mouth is’ for education – Hon DeCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the Government will continue to invest heavily into education, recognizing its impacts on youths and the local economy.
Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.
Some CoI implementation deadlines 'unrealistic'- DaBreo-Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While legislators, including the Premier, have gone on record blasting the short deadline given for implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations made by a one-man-Commissioner from the United Kingdom (UK), a senior public officer has also publicly admitted that the deadlines given by the UK for implementation or risk direct rule were "unrealistic".
VI must be proactive against UK imposed policies- Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A former Minister for Health and Social Development Mr Carvin Malone has called for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to stop being reactive and be proactive when it comes to United Kingdom (UK)-imposed policies.
VI model Brionka Halbert featured on huge NYC billboard for Steve Madden
NEW YORK, USA – Fashion model with strong VI roots Brionka Halbert has been featured on a huge New York City billboard for Steve Madden, a fashion company based in Long Island City, New York, that designs and markets shoes and fashion accessories.
HLSCC teams up with local professionals for Tech Workshop Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Persons interested in marine studies and even those already in the field will now be able to learn from the professionals, as H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Marine & Maritime Studies has teamed up with MarineMax Vacations and Nanny Cay to deliver a series of technical training with marine industry dealers and manufacturers.
‘Exciting things ahead’ to start strengthening VI culture– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shared plans to strengthen the VI’s culture by introducing ways to encourage the preservation of culture via a culture and heritage strategy to be implemented.
Motorist urged to exercise caution in Free Bottom & Port Purcell area
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Motorists in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to exercise caution in a number of areas in the coming days, as a number of works will commence in those areas.
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