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Man severely beaten @ Long Swamp
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI- A man was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with head injuries after he was allegedly beaten by a group of persons at Long Swamp in the East End area on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
RiteWay gets public’s praise for taking on differently-abled students as apprentices
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- RiteWay Food Markets has come in for kudos from the public for accommodating two students from Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre as part of an apprenticeship programme.
DPP Office most misunderstood, undervalued, underappreciated Gov’t Dept- Scatliffe-Esprit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year over the 2024 Budget, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit explained the role of her Department.
'Great discontent' in RVIPF over CoP on job while under 'review'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while disclosing that he was kept in the dark on the investigations against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins over a petition signed against him, said some officers in the force are now discontented that Mr Collins is still on the job while these investigations are ongoing.
Bill amendment caused decrease in revenue @ Cabinet Office- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Not too often will you learn that a piece of legislation passed in the 15-member House of Assembly (HoA) has caused the Government to lose money.
Hon Fraser calls for referendum over Governor's request for additional powers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior legislator and Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a referendum in the VI, regarding the Governor's request for additional powers.
Over $60K in prizes, including 2 cars, won in OneMart’s Christmas promotion!
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two persons drove away with brand new cars while others won home appliances, furniture, and substantial gift vouchers in the recent lucrative 12 Days of Christmas promotion by OneMart Superstore.
Opposition Leader had ‘zero reason’ to back out of press conference with Premier- Carvin Malone
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Mr Carvin Malone has blasted the Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) for not honouring the invitation of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to join him at the Monday, January 8, 2024, Press Conference.
VI listed among Best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2024 by renowned travel magazine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has been listed by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best Caribbean islands to visit in 2024. The renowned travel magazine has also named Virgin Gorda in its list of 21 Most Beautiful Islands in the Caribbean.
Calls for suspension of the constitution was an 'assault on our human dignity'– Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) says the initial calls for suspension of the VI’s constitution following the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) was an assault on the territory's democracy.
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