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Ms V. Inez Archibald to deliver keynote address to 2018 HLSCC graduating class
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Approximately 100 students will graduate when the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), holds its 25th commencement exercise on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM, under the Tent on the lawns of the Paraquita Bay Campus.
NDP discrimination: Visa free access for Chinese, not for CARICOM nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, June 21, 2018, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), announced at a press conference that government intends to implement a 'visa-free' policy, for Chinese nationals wishing to visit the Territory.
VI’s Financial Services under threat again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has assembled a legal team to challenge a United Kingdom (UK) government’s decision—amendments to the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act—to counter one external threat, but it’s financial services sector faces another looming threat, if not addressed.
PAHO donates garbage truck to assist with waste collection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Department of Waste Management, has been gifted a garbage truck from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), to assist with its waste collection.
Exclusive: Inside the NDP's June 23, 2018 convention meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was Saturday June 23, 2018, that the National Democratic Party (NDP) held its Convention, with 119 Delegates coming out at the Treasure Isle Hotel’s dining room.
Earthquake detected off VI coast
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands' (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM), has reported the detection of an earthquake off of the coast of Tortola.
VIP will be ready to contest General Elections against NDP—Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) says it's ready to contest upcoming General Elections, against the National Democratic Party (NDP) under its newly elected leadership.
Novice mariners urged to avoid operating on sea tonight, June 23, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Inexperienced mariners, particularly those navigating smaller vessels, are being urged to avoid operating on sea tonight, June 23, 2018.
Man attempts suicide in RT Police Station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A man in custody of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), attempted to take his own life using a belt, in a Road Town Police Station cell, on Friday, June 22, 2018, sometime between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
Caribconnect.Net Launched To Empower Local Entrepreneurs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local entrepreneurs can now, be matched with Mentors, Investors and Financing Institutions following the launch of an online incubator programme, CaribConnect.net.