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May 22nd, 2024
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.

May 18th, 2024
AA launches continuous VI flights during traditionally slow periods

BEEF ISLAND, VI - In a historic first for the Virgin Islands (BVI), the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will maintain continuous flight operations with a major carrier American Airline (AA) during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.

May 17th, 2024
Cruelty to child case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, Ishmeal Stoutt discontinued

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a cruelty to a child court case against Stacie T. Stoutt-James, a former Division Head of Family, Children & Protective Services, and Ishmael Stoutt, has been discontinued at the Magistrates Court of the Virgin Islands (VI).

May 16th, 2024
NCL official blasts ‘rumour’ of Norwegian Cruise Line pulling out of VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An official from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has blasted a rumour that the cruise line intends to pull out of the [British] Virgin Islands market and that the cancellations of five calls to the territory in April 2024, were a sign of such intentions.

May 15th, 2024
Gov't made good progress in key areas by listening to people– Hon Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a message on the Government’s one year in office, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said the creation of the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade (MFSLT) marked a significant shift in focus for the Territory's economic development.

May 10th, 2024
VI resident sentenced on cocaine smuggling conviction

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today, Friday, May 10, 2024, that Augusto Rodriguez-Molina, 37, a resident of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic national, was sentenced on cocaine smuggling conviction.

May 10th, 2024
Full CARICOM membership comes with a cost of participation– Dr Kedrick D. Pickering

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier and legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has questioned whether the Virgin Islands (VI) can afford the cost of full CARICOM membership, a stance that rebutted that of clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who said the VI should take up a strong role in the regional body.

May 8th, 2024
VI lost a true national icon with passing of Vernon E. Malone – Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and his family, has joined the territory in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Member of the House of Assembly, Mr Vernon E. Malone.

May 4th, 2024
VI’s first local CoP, Attorney & Legislator Vernon E. Malone passes

BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former legislator (2007-2011) Attorney and the first local Commissioner of Police, Vernon E. Malone passed away today Saturday, May 4, 2024.

May 4th, 2024
Seniors Citizens month 2024 to feature plethora of activities - Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) marks the 35th Anniversary of celebrating Senior Citizens Month, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has promised many activities to empower and support VI seniors.

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