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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.
'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).
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
'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.
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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