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December 12th, 2023
We have to 'reduce' the amount of garbage going to incinerator- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, who has responsibility for waste management, says the challenges at the local incinerator can ultimately be solved with the reduction of garbage going into the facility.

December 12th, 2023
Media barred from streaming or recording CoI briefing @ Governor’s Office today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local media personnel in the [British] Virgin Islands have been perplexed as to why they have been invited to a media briefing on the background to the Commission of Inquiry CoI) by the Governor’s Office but are not allowed to stream or record the event.

December 12th, 2023
Motor scooter rider escapes serious injury in accident with SUV @ Hannah's

HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The rider of a motorscooter involved in an accident at Hannah's Estate this morning, December 12, 2023, must be counting his lucky stars.

December 12th, 2023
UPDATE: HoA Budget Debate abruptly rescheduled to December 18, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late last night, December 11, 2023, around 10:30 PM, members of the media were informed that the Budget Debate scheduled for this morning December 12, 2023, has been postponed.

December 11th, 2023
Kristin C. Frazer hosts big fashion show for Trèfle Designs 15th anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Fashion Designer Kristin C. Frazer recently pulled off one of her biggest Fashion Shows to date on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at an iconic location – the Roundabout in Road Town.

December 11th, 2023
BVIPA undertakes board membership training series

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On December 6, 2023, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) actively engaged in a collaborative and knowledge-sharing initiative as part of the Board Membership Training Series focused on corporate governance.

December 11th, 2023
‘Stop putting hazardous & flammable materials into waste stream’- DWM Director

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management says it is working on waste management strategies to improve the way waste in the [British] Virgin Islands is processed, but it still needs assistance from the community to help avert future incidents such as the fire that broke out at the tipping area of the Pockwood Pond dumpsite on Saturday morning, December 9, 2023.

December 11th, 2023
Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party draws the crowd!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the hottest ticket in town to attend the Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party.

December 11th, 2023
Venezuelan & Guyanese Presidents set for historic face-to-face meeting

VI CONSORTIUM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana have agreed to meet on neutral ground this week, in an attempt to de-escalate an escalating border dispute between the two countries.

December 11th, 2023
Green Agenda: Premier wants solar panels on 'many roofs as possible'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he plans to push for the Virgin Islands (VI) to transition into using more green energy sources and green practices, including a project to the get the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to install solar panels on many homes as possible.

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