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Road Town, Purcell Estate & East End declared 'mosquito hotspots’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to do what it takes to reduce all local mosquito breeding sites, as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway in the VI.
'I am now an independent'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Controversial talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has declared he will remain politically independent in the Virgin Islands (VI), after reaching an epiphany that the parties are not expandable enough to unite the VI.
UPDATE: Unfavourable winds & temperature stalled AA Flight 3989 – BVIAA’s Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI– As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on challenges encountered by American Airlines Flight 3988 from the Virgin Islands to Miami, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr Kurt A.G. Menal has added that prevailing winds and high temperature sparked the challenges.
Hon Kye M. Rymer tasked with extending airport runway 'by 2027'
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI– While congratulating Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for his persistence in making non-stop flight from Miami to the Virgin Islands a priority, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has tasked the minister with getting the runway extended as a key step in VI receiving more direct flights.
Gov’t investing $50K in local musical artists– Premier Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing some $50K into local Virgin Islands artists as a means to push local musical talent and help each artist grow in their respective field.
‘It feels good to deliver the goods for the people of the VI’- Premier
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has congratulated all who made the inaugural direct flight from Miami to the Virgin Islands (VI) possible, adding that it feels good to have delivered on a promise made to the people of the territory.
'Konshens' to headline BVITB’s ‘Non-stop’ free concert on June 30
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A free concert dubbed the ‘Non-stop’ concert set for June 30, 2023, will feature Jamaican artist ‘Konshens’ as the headline, along with a host of other artists.
Willock hints he may run for D3 seat if Hon Fraser exits politics in 2027
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has hinted he may run for office in District 3 should long-term representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) make this current term political term in office the last ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Wade N. Smith back in court over alleged illegal police search of home
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith who was placed on administrative leave since August 2022 without reasons shared with the public, has through his high-powered Attorney Mr Terrence F. Williams, taken the government to court once again.
Phase 1 of Long Bay Beach Management plan nears completion
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion which includes the construction of public and taxi parking lots, and a beach dune protection barrier to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic while also facilitating its restoration.
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