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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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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