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Three arrested with one charged in human trafficking probe- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is that a number of persons have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in relation to an ongoing major investigation into human trafficking in the Territory.
Former Businessman & Public Officer Elihu R. Rhymer BEM passes
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI - The Territory, close friends, and family are mourning the passing of Elihu Rudolph Rhymer B.E.M., who according to family members passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.
Hon Malone reveals he initially crossed floor to not appear like a ‘rogue member’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At-Large Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that at the time of crossing into the opposition from the Unity Government in June 2022, he also did so to not appear as a rogue member of the Government.
UPDATE: No Injuries, fatalities reported after Long Bush/Lower Estate gunshots
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - Following reports of gunshots in the Long Bush/Lower Estate area last evening Friday, February 3, 2023, there have been no reports of any injuries or fatalities in the area.
Premier fails to get UK Minister to lift Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Despite pushing the narrative of a ‘Modern Partnership’ between the United Kingdom and the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI), UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith has indicated that the controversial Order in Council to suspend the VI’s constitution will not be lifted until the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms are completed.
Hon Vanterpool embarrassed over tourist seeing 'garbage smoke' on VG
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has said he was recently embarrassed over the unsightly burning of garbage on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda.
Rotary Tortola & BVI Diabetes Association launch ‘lose to win’ 2023 fundraiser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Tortola and the BVI Diabetes Association have kick-started their Lose to Win 12-week challenge in remembrance of M. Elton Georges, a past president of the two organisations.
After much pressure Unity Gov’t finally alerts public of Lord Goldsmith’s visit to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After much pressure from the Virgin Islands media and civil society, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has finally alerted the public of the visit of UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith.
'I still believe' a woman will be next VI Premier- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Although general election is supposedly around the corner and fresh candidates are yet to declare their intentions, pastor and talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline remains faithful that his prophecy of a female becoming the next Premier of the Virgin Islands will come to pass.
Gov’t wants education to add focus on VI History, Civic & Financial Literacy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor John J. Rankin, CMG says as the Government seeks to re-imagine education, during this Fifth Session of the House of Assembly (HoA), adjustments will be made to the Education Amendment Act (2014) and its Regulations completed to ensure that teaching and learning align with the needs of students in the 21st century.
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