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June 1st, 2024
Man arrested for lewd acts on STT Safari ride

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Police Department has reported the arrest of Coulav Swan, 51, following allegations of unwanted advances towards female passengers on a Safari ride. The incident took place on Monday, May 27, at approximately 9:00 a.m.

May 31st, 2024
'We are just as vulnerable as other islands'- Premier tells SIDS conference

ST JOHN’S, Antigua & Barbuda– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on United Nations (UN) Members to live by the mantra, “Leave no one behind”, adopted by the international community if states are going to building climate resilience or achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

May 30th, 2024
‘People are working hard’ to implement CoI recommendations in VI- Gov Pruce

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With August 31, 2024, being the final deadline for the Government of the Virgin Islands to implement the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations, Governor Daniel Pruce has shed a positive light on the work done so far.

May 27th, 2024
Governor Pruce presented ‘a fair, balanced & factual’ quarterly review- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has praised Governor Daniel Purce for what he called a "fair, balanced, and factual" press briefing during his first Quarterly Review of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations in the Virgin Islands.

May 25th, 2024
VI Music Festival night 1 attracts moderate crowd; night 2 expected to be huge!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - There was a moderate crowd last night Friday, May 24, 2024, as the Virgin Islands Music Festival kicked off on the grounds of the reclamation behind Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola.

May 24th, 2024
Business Watch: Coconut Lounge @ CBR TPP

WICKHAMS CAY, Tortola, VI - Coconut Lounge located at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park describes itself as a quaint and sophisticated restaurant and bar offering fast-casual dining and a unique social experience.

May 24th, 2024
Gov Pruce to request 'final' extended deadline for full CoI reforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Daniel Pruce in his first CoI Quarterly review published today, May 24, 2024, has shared plans to request a final extension of the deadline for the full implementation of reforms in the VI since it was 'clear' that the recommendations would not have been completed by May 2024.

May 23rd, 2024
‘Far from the truth’ that I like women & not men- Deputy CoP Vanterpool

PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool says despite her professional accomplishment and resilience in the job, she continues to face name-calling as a top-ranking officer in the force.

May 23rd, 2024
'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience.

May 22nd, 2024
Gov’t undertakes emergency ghut clearing in anticipation of adverse weather

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In anticipation of adverse weather this week, teams at the Ministry for Communications and Works have undertaken work to ensure ghuts have been cleared ahead of expected rains.

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