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Jamaican allegedly denied entry into VI although a Belonger- Hon Fraser claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Jamaican who is a Virgin Islands Belonger was allegedly denied entry to the Territory as they were not a holder of a Virgin Islands (VI) visa, Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has claimed.
Vehicles collide @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Police and ambulance were called to the scene of a vehicular collision at Paraquita Bay on Tortola on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024.
NBA star Pascal Siakam lists BVI as favourite vacation destination
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, USA- The [British] Virgin Islands, a top Caribbean tourism destination, continues to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, including the rich and famous.
Categories of persons exempted from work permits to be expanded
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The categories of persons exempt from work permits are to be expanded.
World’s largest cruise ship to dock in STT during maiden voyage
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s newest and largest cruise ship, is scheduled to make its inaugural call to Charlotte Amalie on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Austin Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St Thomas, which is operated by the [US] VI Port Authority.
Premier joins in celebrating life & service of late Captain Wladyslaw Wagner
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined in celebrating the life and service of Polish sailor, the late Captain Wladyslaw Wagner at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Wagner Sailing Rally.
Mostly partly sunny skies today but increased chances of showers tonight- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Relatively stable conditions will prevail across the area today, January 28, 2024, however, by tonight a weak strike will move into the area and gradually increase the chances of rain activity on and around the islands during that time.
WINAIR steps up with more flights to & from VI
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Windward Islands Airways International NV (WINAIR), a government-owned Dutch airline based in Sint Maarten, has stepped up expansion plans as the operations of LIAT has come to an end leaving potential gaps in the regional market.
Quaker issues additional product recall over potential salmonella contamination
PASEA ESTATE , Tortola, VI - The Quaker Oats Company, through its authorised distributors in the Virign Islands (VI), has announced an expansion of the December 20, 2023, product recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks over potential Salmonella contamination.
VI Deposit Insurance Corporation launched to usher in new era of Financial Security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Finance has announced the establishment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), a crucial step towards enhancing financial security for depositors within the Territory of the Virgin Islands.
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