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December 30th, 2023
USVI Police warns against celebratory gunfire @ NYE events

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas - In anticipation of the upcoming New Year's Eve (NYE) celebrations, the USVI Police Department is issuing a stern warning to the public against engaging in celebratory gunfire. The practice, which involves shooting firearms into the air as a form of celebration, is not only hazardous but also illegal.

December 30th, 2023
RVIPF reporting upsurge in dinghy thefts over festive season

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Police Force (RVIPF) is that the force has recorded an upsurge in the number of dinghy thefts during the festive season.

December 30th, 2023
VI sportsman Kyron A. McMaster awarded King’s New Year OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. VI – Virgin Islands Sportsman Kyron A. McMaster has made the King in the New Year's Honors list and will receive an OBE for his contributions to sport in the Territory.

December 30th, 2023
Social Capital

Dickson C. Igwe

If capital drives wealth, power, and inequality, any attempt to create greater equality will involve capital too, and its management and ownership.

December 29th, 2023
Businesses complain of long Customs Dept delays in clearing packages

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Since the alleged unwarranted removal of the Customs Commissioner Wade N. Smith last year, there has been a backlog in getting one’s package through the Customs Department at the Port Purcell, Tortola facility.

December 29th, 2023
Diane P. Gumbs the latest winner in Flow's 'Bring the Joy' Christmas promotions

ROADTOWN, Tortola, VI- Diane Percell Gumbs is the new owner and prize winner of a Samsung Refrigerator in Flow’s Bring the Joy Christmas promotions.

December 29th, 2023
New VI Governor to be sworn in Jan 29; Gov Rankin exits Jan 18, 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Daniel Pruce, the incoming Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will be sworn in on Monday, January 29, 2024, the Office of the Governor has informed our news centre.

December 29th, 2023
11 registered as British Citizens

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eleven (11) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.

December 29th, 2023
Women’s trials hailed as ‘highly successful’ by Head of Women’s football.

EAST END, Tortola, VI- James Baird, the new Head of Women’s football as well as the new National Team Coach, has delivered on his promise to hit the ground running with the delivery of the first trials on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

December 28th, 2023
‘Voices need to be heard’ in petition against CoP Collins – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 55 damning allegations made against the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins in a petition calling for his removal from office, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the voices in the petition needs to be heard.

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