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July 14th, 2023
124 take oath to become British OT Citizens of VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some One hundred and twenty-four persons (124) are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands (VI) having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.

July 13th, 2023
'Dangerous!'- Hon Turnbull blasts poor opening hours of CGB Police station

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While debating the first Supplementary Appropriation Provision (SAP) today Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), Member of the Second District, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull raised concerns about the opening hours of the Cane Garden Bay, Police Substation.

July 13th, 2023
Election observers release 14 recommendations for future VI elections

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) independent election observation mission has published 14 recommendations in their final report on the Virgin Islands (VI) 2023 General Elections, citing concerns over campaign financing and Belongership status among some issues in the Election.

July 11th, 2023
Public Service reduced from 4495 in 2010 to 'efficient' 2895 to date- David D. Archer Jr

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has announced that as part of finding the right size for the local public service, there has been a steady decrease in the number of Public Officers throughout the last decade, from 4495 public officers employed in 2010 to approximately 2895 employed to date.

July 11th, 2023
Current Premier Wheatley wants to be like Ex-Premier Fahie– Dameon Percival

FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Tola Radio VI panelist Dameon Percival has slammed the Government of Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and accused the Premier of intentionally avoiding answering questions in the House of Assembly, along with delaying sittings of the House.

July 4th, 2023
VI continues to be ‘bombarded by forces from all directions’ – Premier Wheatley

LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- As the [British] Virgin Islands celebrated Virgin Islands Day yesterday, July 3, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the territory is still being bombarded by forces from all directions as was the case in the past.

July 3rd, 2023
Injured JvD teen on recovery road despite irreversible spinal injury

FORTH LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA – The Jost van Dyke teen who reportedly suffered a broken vertebrate and paralysis as a result of a swimming incident at White Bay, Jost van Dyke on June 30, 2023, is now on the road to recovery having been transferred to the Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for surgery and treatment.

July 3rd, 2023
Planned referendum on same-sex marriage gazetted; HoA debates in July - Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the planned referendum on same-sex marriage in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been gazette on Friday, June 30, 2023, and this paves the way for the next steps in the process.

July 1st, 2023
'I look forward to working with Mr Pruce’ in modern partnership – Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With news of a new Governor Mr Daniel Pruce set to take up office in the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024, VI Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has already committed to working with Mr Purce to advance the VI/UK modern partnership.

July 1st, 2023
Discussion ongoing to setup Meteorological office in VI – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communication and Works Honourable, Kye M. Rymer (R7) has announced that his team along with the relevant agencies including the BVI Airport Authority (BVIAA) and local Department of Disaster Management (DDM), met with Coordinating Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) Dr. Arlene Laing and her team to initiate discussions about setting up a Meteorological office in the Territory.

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