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VIPSLI 'an important step' in building world-class VI Public Service – Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The new Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) is set to benefit all public officers, regardless of their position and grade as an institute that will stand as the instructional and governing body for the training and development of all new and existing public officers.
Housing assistance recipient receive keys to brand new home
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Through the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, Mr. Ted Rabsatt of Fat Hog’s Bay is now the latest recipient of a new home as part of the programme.
'Flying pig’ wins BVIYC Cooper Islands Race
NANNY CAY, VI - The BVI Yacht Club (BVIYC), having been officially formed on July 25, 1973, held a gala dinner recently at the Club House to celebrate the milestone.
VI delegation meets Guyana's Agriculture Minister
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The visiting Virgin Islands (VI) delegation led by Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has met with Guyana’s Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha to discuss strengthening ties to support agricultural development between the two countries.
UPDATE: No evidence to suggest foul play in discovery of body - Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are confirming that following the discovery of a partially decomposed body yesterday afternoon, August 1, 2023, at Upper Main Street in Road Town, Tortola, early investigations are revealing that there is no evidence to suggest foul play.
83 Persons receive VHF radio training in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Eighty-three public officers and others have completed training in very high frequency (VHF) radiotelephone usage as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s ongoing training series.
'Can't wait to be back' - Joy M. Reid praises Summer Sizzle event & VI culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Summer Sizzle BVI 2023 weekend events have been described as comprehensive and the VI culture praised as warm and wonderful by Joy M. Reid, a top media Personality from MSNBC, and host at the 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI 2023.
Over 40 Mechanics benefitted from VI Motors’ NAPA training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory on July 25, 2023, took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical Training, that was powered by VI Motors.
Premier Wheatley in Miami; Hon Lorna G. Smith takes VI driver's seat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Miami, Florida in the USA.
‘I cannot say there was a sickout’ of airport staff – Kurt A.G. Menal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal says he cannot say there was a sickout of BVIAA Airport staff who reportedly took industrial action by calling in sick, which resulted in the closure of the airport on two recent occasions.
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