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Branson pays tribute to late Carvin Malone onboard Valiant lady
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady has made its inaugural visit to the [British] Virgin Islands today, Sunday, January 14, 2024, and one of the persons scheduled to be onboard at the welcoming ceremony, along with government officials and other invited guests, was former legislator Mr Carvin Malone.
Former Health Minister & Businessman Carvin Malone has died
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI - Former Minister for Health and Social Development and former President of the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Carvin Malone has died, according to information reaching our News Centre.
Virgin Gorda tourism icon & patriot Grace P. Flax-Waters has died
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Not only Virgin Gorda, but the entire Virgin Islands is in mourning on the passing of mother, patriot, tourism icon, aunt, and community-minded, Mrs Grace P. Flax-Waters of Virgin Gorda.
Passing of Willis Maduro aka ‘Spuddo’ will ‘leave a noticeable void’- BVIAA President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When the first event of the Dag Samuels Development Meet series kicks off at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, January 6, 2024, a familiar face will be missing.
Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has passed
SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that Mr Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has died.
‘I never dealt’ with Coach Dag’s death until this year- Kyron A. McMaster
ORLANDO Florida, USA- In what could be described as a tell-all interview, 2023 World Track and Field Championships silver medallist in the Men’s 400M Hurdles Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) revealed that he never dealt with the death of his coach Xavier Samuels aka ‘Dag’ in 2017 until this year, 2023.
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Local education icon Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering passes
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that another education pioneer and icon has died. Dr Lydia Hodge-Pickering transitioned at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida, USA on Friday, November 24, 2023, following what is believed to be injuries sustained after an auto accident.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola mourns passing of ‘cherished’ member James J. Harris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has said its members have been left in profound sorrow on the sudden passing of its “esteemed fellow Rotarian and friend” Mr James J. Harris.
VI’s educational legend & patriot Jennie N. Wheatley MBE passes
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ community has been placed in mourning over the passing of local educator, historian, mother, author, wife, and patriot Mrs Jennie Naomi Wheatley MBE. She passed away at her home last evening Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 84, having been born on June 24, 1939.
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