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February 9th, 2024
Fahie Trial: VI Gov’t says it respects role of court in administration of justice

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a verdict of guilty on all charges in the trial of Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie, the Government of the Virgin Islands has released an official statement saying that it respects the role of the court in the administration of justice; however, acknowledges the role of the verdict on the family of Mr Fahie.

February 9th, 2024
VG United hammer Old Madrid 7-0 to remain unbeaten in National League

EAST END, Tortola, VI- With a winning streak now standing at five, the youngsters of Virgin Gorda recorded a second successive 7-0 scoreline, with Old Madrid following in the footsteps of Lion Heart FC.

February 8th, 2024
Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie found guilty on all charges in Miami trial

MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that embattled Ex-Premier, Andrew A. Fahie has been found guilty of all charges in his high-profile drug trial that commenced on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Miami Florida.

February 8th, 2024
Willock teams up with Nanny Cay to make donation to St George’s Secondary School

PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Keeping to his word to help residents in education, youth activities and to find jobs in District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Mr Julian Willock, has teamed up again with marine giant Nanny Cay Resort and Marina.

February 8th, 2024
22 public officers & partners participate in multi-agency oil spill exercise

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-two public officers and partners recently attended a marine pollution training and tabletop exercise designed to test and strengthen the Virgin Islands Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

February 8th, 2024
Judge rules in favour of PS O’Neal-Morton for legal case to continue against Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Almost two years now Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton was sent on leave as criminal investigations into that office under former Premier Andrew A. Fahie began. Her issue was she asked Auditor General Sonia M. Webster for more time to provide information during an audit of funds distributed during the 2020/21 global lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 8th, 2024
CBP seizes counterfeit luxury goods valued over $1.2M in San Juan

VI CONSORTIUM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- The US Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Juan Field Office have successfully intercepted and seized three shipments containing counterfeit luxury brand merchandise. The seized items, which included jewelry and sunglasses, have a combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of over $1.2 million, had they been genuine.

February 8th, 2024
'Constructive engagement' held with UK Minister Rutley- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reported there was a constructive engagement with United Kingdom (UK) Minister of Overseas Territories, David H. Rutley who visited the VI from February 4 - 6, 2024.

February 8th, 2024
Chamber of Commerce seeking feedback on crime impacting business community

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICoC) is reaching out to the business community to gather insights and feedback on the issue of crime and its impact on businesses in the [British] Virgin Islands.

February 8th, 2024
UPDATE: Public schools resume today, Thursday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After closing yesterday, February 7, 2024, due to inclement weather, public schools in the [British] Virgin Islands resume today, Thursday, February 8, 2024.

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