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December 2nd, 2023
Hodge scores 35-Points in Lakers defeat of Salt Lake City Stars

LOS ANGLES, California - Virgin Islands (VI) star Basketball player, D'Moi M. Hodge last evening, December 1, 2023, scored an impressive 35-point in a battle between the South Bay Lakers and 138-123 victory over Salt Lake City Stars, in the NBA G League.

December 2nd, 2023
Gov’t to cover 50% fuel surcharge on Electricity during holidays

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a special initiative to provide relief from the increasing fuel surcharge during the holiday season.

December 2nd, 2023
Puerto Ricans sentenced for smuggling over $1.6M cash into STT

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas — U.S. Attorney for the USVI Delia L. Smith announced Thursday that two men from Puerto Rico, Jesus Lebron Pinto and Geraldo Morales, both aged 29, have been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.

December 2nd, 2023
'In our corner Lorna' now acting Premier from Dec 2-6, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after returning from an important regional meeting in Aruba of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) where she defended the Territory’s interest on the Mutual Financial Action Report, effective today, December 2, 2023, until Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been appointed to Act in the position of Premier and Minister of Finance.

December 2nd, 2023
The human element in capital

Dickson C. Igwe

Education and learning are the most crucial elements in the building of Virgin Islands' prosperity. The human element is the defining factor in the capital mix. The appropriate mix of the components of capital drives wealth creation, with excellence in human resources as Key.

December 2nd, 2023
VI Gov’t extends condolences on passing of former PAHO Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

December 1st, 2023
‘Christmas in the City’ 2023 back on Shoreway Drive for 25th Anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Presented as an event to jumpstart Christmas in the Virgin Islands, Christmas in the City is returning for yet another year according to Mrs Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards of the City Manager's Office, this time on Shoreway Drive outside of One Stop Mall, Road Town, Tortola.

December 1st, 2023
Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ reportedly planning to challenge CoI in Court

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Retired police officer and former crown prosecutor in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Jefferson J. Knight aka ‘Knight Rider’ is reportedly looking to challenge some alleged constitutional breaches connected to the Commission of Inquiry in the VI, according to information revealed on the ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI.

December 1st, 2023
Kempes Nicholls, Mikhail Howe & David Baronville charged for burglary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In response to a series of burglaries plaguing both residential dwellings and businesses in Road Town over the past two weeks, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged at least three persons.

December 1st, 2023
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends with 20 named storms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Thursday, November 30, 2023, has been one of above-normal activity, marked by several impactful storms and unique weather patterns.

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