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USVI: Man accused of brutally assaulting his grandmother
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man was charged with felony assault and elder abuse after his badly-injured grandmother turned up at a neighbor’s doorstep seeking help.
Slight chance of rain today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Humidity and weak instability associated with a strike could cause some cloudy periods and few showers in the area today, February 4, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
Fahie Trial: Court hears details of UK involvement months before arrests
MIAMI, Florida, USA – Despite denials by Ex-Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on whether he knew in advance of the United States (US) sting operation that led to the arrest of ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie, US Court heard on February 1, 2024 of UK involvement in the operation from almost the beginning.
Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith to open district office on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (Al) has announced plans to open a District Office at the Settlement, Anegada.
Public schools to close from Feb 14-16, 2024 for teacher training programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Local Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued a public notice that all public schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be closed from Wednesday, February 14 - Friday, February 16, 2024, across the VI.
Money Matters BVI launches 4th annual Piggy Bank Pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Money Matter VI (MMBVI), the financial literacy function at the BVI Financial Services Commission, has announced the launch of its fourth annual Piggy Bank Pageant (PBP) in the Virgin Islands.
Hon Wheatley throws support behind prison rehab initiatives
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has voiced his support for rehabilitation initiatives at His Majesty’s Prison following a visit to to the prison on February 1, 2024.
Former Gov’t Minister Carvin Malone laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Amidst a large turnout of those attending the funeral, the mood was solemn with singing, musical tributes, and more in celebration of the life of late former Legislator Carvin Malone (AL) was was laid to rest today, Friday, February 2, 2024.
‘Mental Health Services’ launches J.M. Culshaw Scholarship
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA - The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has launched the J.M. Culshaw Scholarship.
Week long training conducted in underwater videography
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Participants from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change have completed a week of training to deploy and collect underwater footage using a baited remote video system (BRUVS).