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Tesla recalls two million cars in US over Autopilot defect
BBC NEWS
Tesla is recalling more than two million cars after the US regulator found its driver assistance system, Autopilot, was partly defective.
Antiguan soca artiste Ricardo Drue has died
LOOP NEWS
The regional music fraternity has been thrust into mourning with news of the passing of Ricardo Drue.
Petition accuses CoP Collins of promoting ‘cronies’ over qualified officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of some 55 damning allegations made against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins in a petition signed by some 30 persons, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Commissioner has been accused on promoting "his cronies" in top positions in the RVIPF.
Marcel Tschanz tipped for CEO of VP Bank
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is soon to be a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, as Nicholas Clark is set to retire.
COP28 strike deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
DW NEWS
DUBAI, UAE - After a year of record-high temperatures and increasing greenhouse gas emissions, global leaders at the COP28 climate have agreed to "transition away" from fossil fuels for the first time.
Argentina devalues currency in economic 'shock treatment'
DW NEWS
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina on Tuesday announced a significant devaluation of its currency as part of a series of drastic economic measures to address the country's ongoing economic challenges.
Three Cubans to face up to 30 years in jail for anti-government propaganda, violence
REUTERS
HAVANA, Cuba – Three Cubans are facing up to 30 years in jail for anti-government propaganda and violence, state-run media said, in attacks authorities allege were funded from outside Cuba and aimed to destabilize the island’s government.
Vanterpool Group to purchase Quito’s Hotel & Restaurant
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Businessman and former 4th District Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Mark H. Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group.
VG Summer Jam: Set It Off & In Dah Zone close in on titles
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Jevone Demming had a stellar 29-point performance as Set It Off staved off a tough challenge from fellow Tortola team Sr Skillful Ballers to go 2-nil up in their best-of-5 Championship Series in Group A of the Summer Jam Basketball Tournament on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
55 allegations made against CoP Collins; Petition launched for his removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A petition signed by some 30 persons in the Virgin Islands, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), is calling for the removal of the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins from office, with the justification being 55 damning allegations made against him.