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Morey Wright Jr sworn in as Florida Tamarac Commissioner
TAMARAC, Florida, USA – Virgin Islander Mr Morey Wright Jr, who was recently elected to the Tamarac, Florida City Council, was sworn into office in a ceremony held yesterday, November 21, 2022.
Customs Boss Wade N. Smith still not called back to work
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith has not been instructed to return to work, according to sources close to the situation speaking on condition of anonymity to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Education pulling youths away from VI & Church – Dr Pickering
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Former Legislator & Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says a stronger public-private partnership is needed to encourage youths to return to the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Church after studying abroad.
Premier’s post should be held by Indigenous Virgin Islander - Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Julian Willock said he believes the next version of the territory’s constitution should contain “some protection for the indigenous Virgin Islander,” including in the highest public office.
Hon deCastro to accompany two-member team @ Commonwealth Youth Parliament T&T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) Honourable Sharie B. de Castro will lead a two-member team to the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) to be held in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from November 20 to 24, 2022.
A productive Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
Productivity is the increase in economic growth resulting from deliberate social and economic policy. Productivity in the British Virgin Islands means driving the economy towards an increase in economic growth that further leads to a better quality of life for all residents.
Premier Wheatley remembers late Mrs Maria Dawson as woman of character & strength
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Nattalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reflected on the life of the late Maria Dawson as one that was filled with strength and courage.
Maria's by the Sea owner Maria Dawson passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Popular hotel owner and proprietor of the 'Maria's by the Sea' establishment, Ms Maria Dawson has passed away, according to information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Police reports upsurge in vehicle break-ins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is recording a spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not in use, particularly for vehicles in parking lots during the day and overnight.
VI looking to Ghana, Philippines & Cuba to fill nurse shortages in 2023– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In an effort to fill nurse shortages at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands will now be turning to new countries for nurses, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has revealed.