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Body found near The Moorings could be St John resident Richard Benson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — When this news site had reported on September 23, 2017 that the body of a man found near The Moorings in Wickham’s Cay II, Tortola, the day after Hurricane Irma struck the Virgin Islands (VI), was yet to be identified, persons had suggested that it could be that of US Virgin Islands (USVI) boat captain, Richard Benson.
‘We cannot do this alone, we need help'- Kenneth E. Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Kenneth E. Mapp on Saturday, September 30, 2017 issued a statement on the devastation Hurricanes Irma and Maria wreaked upon the US Virgin Islands (USVI), his administration’s efforts — along with that of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — in responding to the storms, and his vision for a USVI that is more prepared to face the ever-growing threat of super storms.
Hurricane Irma is 'one for the record books' - Roberto B. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the devastation of Category 5 Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, many persons were left homeless and had to seek refuge in one of the designated shelters. Many persons have also been sharing their experience during the monster hurricane.
BVIFA football school programmes on hold, but back soon!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite the great news that schools will be slowly re-opening in the aftermath of the two devastating hurricanes, Irma and Marie, the BVI Football Association’s After School Football Programme is still on hold for now.
St Vincent offers to accept senior VI students in its schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 which destroyed the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) as well as other public and private schools, many residents who have relatives and friends in other countries were forced to arrange for their children to attend schools there, some as far as the United Kingdom and Italy.
RBVI Yacht Club faces long haul but remains optimistic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As recovery efforts continue unabated around the Territory, the world of Sports is also slowly coming around, with the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) the first to express gratitude for community support.
Flow generator on Windy Hill stolen!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- When it was reported in the media and social network that a generator for an AT&T site was stolen in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) following Hurricane Maria, there was much commentary joking about the act while some, even in the Virgin Islands (VI), fumed at the crime as they were unable to make calls to the United States.
'Police officers are homeless too'- Police Commissioner Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police Commissioner Michael Matthews told a local radio station on September 28, 2017 that many of his police officers are homeless as they lost their houses following Hurricane Irma.
VI building codes to be reviewed following Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Category 5 hurricane on September 6, 2017 that lifted roofs from the homes of pastors to politicians to building contractors, the Virgin Islands will be reviewing its building codes.
Moving forward after Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Alred C. Frett
Thanks to those who have helped in this time of need and let’s not be overly critical if we receive less than we were promised – That is the game of Politics and we do not know their most recent situation – Maybe they are worse off now or maybe they are Persons whom we discriminated against in the past… What is far more important is whether we help each other and thereby help ourselves.
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