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Male injured in first reported shooting of 2024 - Police
LONG TRENCH, Tortola, VI - Police in an update this morning, January 1, 2024, have confirmed a shooting incident in the Virgin Islands (VI) just as the new year 2024 broke that has reportedly left one injured.
Should residents be concerned about fingerprints taken by the DMV?
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As has been the practice for many years, once you are obtaining any type of driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Territory, one of the requirements is for DMV to take your fingerprints.
‘Kranium’ to headline Foxy’s New Year’s Eve party
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The top places to ring in the New Year in the [British] Virgin Islands are the world-renowned Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke and Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Tortola.
Power outage on Jost van Dyke
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- At about 4:00 pm today, December 31, 2023, the people of Jost Van Dyke experienced a power outage due to the failure of a component on the generator which the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation has been using to provide the island with power over the past few months.
RVIPF reportedly destroys some $500K in illegal drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on December 29, 2023, reportedly destroyed some 250kg of various illegal drugs.
40% or moderate chance of showers across VI today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A line of cloudiness and rain will continue in the Lowwind Islands and the British Virgin Islands today and tonight, December 31, 2023.
USVI: Na’Zirah Armstrong Crowned Miss St Croix Festival Queen
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The St Croix Festival Queen Pageant reached its climax on Thursday, December 28, 2023, with Na'Zirah Armstrong being crowned Miss St Croix for 2023-2024. Her confident and graceful performance stood out in a competition where all contestants showcased their best efforts, leading to her ultimate victory in the event.
3-vehicle accident on Sleepy Hill; At least 1 injured
SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- At least one person is said to have been injured following what has been reported as a 3-vehicle accident on Sleep Hill, Sophie Bay on the main island of Tortola.
JvD in power struggle over high cost to keep the lights on
GREAT HARBOR, Jost van Dyke, VI- It was sometime in September 2023, that the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) discovered that their undersea cable connection that comes from the Pockwood Pond area of Tortola to Jost van Dyke had been damaged.
Civil servants increment arrears to be paid by 2027– David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Public Servants who were looking forward to their increment arrears at-least by the new year 2024, may now have to wait until 2027, according to information from the Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer Jr.
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