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Residents fearful of not qualifying for household assistance programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In light of the recent hurricanes which destroyed several homes and displaced numerous families across the territory, the government launched a Household Assistance Programme.
Territorial Song 'boastful'- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territorial Song has been criticised for being "boastful" by a regular talk show host.
Looters damaged what Hurricane Irma spared - Business owners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The following days after Hurricane Irma caused total destruction to the territory, some persons saw this as an opportunity to loot whatever they could from stores and other places of business.
Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited donates 50 generators in support of VI community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited today, October 24, 2017, announced that it is providing the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Government with 50 Generators to be distributed in the territory
Many pets & stray animals perished during hurricanes Irma & Maria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many residents are thankful to be alive after Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 destroyed the Virgin Islands (VI) leaving death, homelessness, looting and desperation in the streets of Tortola and Virgin Gorda for food and gasoline, our animal friends have also suffered.
Hundreds bid farewell to Coach Xavier ‘Dag’ Samuels
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Laid to rest on Saturday October 21, 2017 at the Methodist Church in Sea Cows Bay, the commemoration of the life of Coach Xavier “Dag” Samuels had begun the previous night on the A.O. Shirley Ground in Road Town, Tortola with a Candlelight Vigil.
UPDATE: Fallen tower removed from Chalwell Estate road
CHALWELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Residents who were affected by a fallen tower on a road in Chalwell Estate, on the main island of Tortola, can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Holiday?- Really?- When did we all go mad???
Alred C. Frett
Recovery shouldn’t be Good enough for One until it’s Good enough for All
We are still deep in the Aftermath and Dilemma of Irma and Maria and what was once easily survivable is now a challenge to Life and Limb…
'VI needs greater access to funds to successfully recover'- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “My meetings in Washington DC were positive and secured confirmations from partners such as the CDB and the EU to support finding responsible ways to fund our recovery,” stated Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) on October 19, 2017.
2017 Hon Fraser League cancelled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Irma has been named the 2017 champion of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League, it seems.