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Hollywood actors to facilitate free 9-day Film Development Workshop in VI next month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and the BVI Film Commission have announced their partnership in hosting a free 9-day Film Development Workshop in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Governor Daniel Pruce does meet & greet on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- He may not be an elected official, but United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor Daniel Pruce is not letting that stop him from making the rounds in meeting and greeting public servants and ordinary residents of the [British] Virgin Islands.
Purcell Estate man charged for unlawful possession of controlled drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have indicated that on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, acting on information received, they arrested multiple persons after they intercepted a vehicle in Fish Bay on Tortola and uncovered illegal drugs.
Taiwan Gov’t scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders– BVI Office Hong Kong
HONG KONG, China –The Hong Kong Office of the [British] Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 2024 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.
35 illegal immigrants caught on Cooper Island
COOPER ISLAND, VI- Some 35 illegal immigrants have been caught on Cooper Island, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported.
Work to reconnect JvD to power grid via undersea cable has begun
LITTLE APPLE BAY, Tortola, VI- BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) workers, along with persons from an overseas company, are hard at work to replace the damaged undersea cable that has caused Jost van Dyke (JvD) to be disconnected from the electricity grid on Tortola.
UK Territory [British] Virgin Islands De Facto Direct Rule or is Cayman Next?
Peter Polack
Shortly after the arrest of [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Andrew A. Fahie in Miami by DEA agents for a drug sting operation, a UK Commission of Inquiry report on corruption, abuse of office and serious dishonesty was released, in June 2022.
Bishop Cline calls for 'more courage' as march against crime gets low turnout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – With just about five persons showing up for a march against crime, poor policing, and security in the Virgin Islands on February 14, 2024, community advocate Bishop John I. Cline has called for more courageous persons to show up to events and have their voices heard.
National League: VG United hand local rivals Sugar Boys 4-1 defeat
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- With a sixth win on the trot, VG United handed crosstown rivals Sugar Boys FC a damaging 4-1 defeat in the race for the National League title, with a brace from Joel Mars and a goal each from Adrian Padilla and Jadon Abrams.
‘Love’ is the theme for Culture Thursday in Carrot Bay today
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Love-themed poems and songs will be among the highlights for Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay this afternoon, February 15, 2024.
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