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65 become British Overseas Territories Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixty Five (65) persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the [British] Virgin Islands, having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.
Biden looks to change his endgame in Ukraine
POLITICO
With US and European aid to Ukraine now in serious jeopardy, the Biden administration and European officials are quietly shifting their focus from supporting Ukraine’s goal of total victory over Russia to improving its position in an eventual negotiation to end the war, according to a Biden administration official and a European diplomat based in Washington.
Florida sister shot dead over Christmas gifts row
BBC NEWS
Two teenage brothers have been arrested after their sister was shot and died during a row over Christmas presents.
Over 700 derelict vehicles cleared from throughout the territory- DWM Director
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has stepped up its effort to rid the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) of derelict vehicles as the year draws to a close.
Mysterious ‘Tattoo’ & ‘R.S.’ figures surface in Fahie court case
MIAMI, Florida, USA – New aliases have been added to the list of unnamed, uncharged figures in relation to the upcoming drug smuggling and money laundering trial of former Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, as prosecutors and defense attorneys shared details.
No Boxing Day Races @ Ellis Downs; No sign of dispute being resolved!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Today Tuesday, December 26, 2023, is ‘Boxing Day’ and a public holiday in the Virgin Islands and one of the highlights for many years is race day at Ellis Thomas Downs located in Sea Cows Bay on the main Island of Tortola.
'Pray for peace in Ukraine, Israel & Palestine' – Hon Smith in Christmas message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) has asked that as persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrate Christmas, they must do so while offering a prayer for regions that are in conflict.
USVI Police issues alert on rising car theft, burglaries
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Department is alerting the community of St. Thomas and St. John about a significant uptick in car thefts and burglaries, particularly targeting Kias and Hyundais.
Risk of vector-borne diseases will increase with climate change– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands prepares for the new year 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlaio D. Wheatly (R7) has reminded that Climate change is the single greatest threat to the survival and development of the territory as a small island.
Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has passed
SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that Mr Jean Clifton Lloyd aka ‘DJ Lloyd’ has died.
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