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Waste Management receives parts to repair Incinerator @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management, Mr Marcus E. Solomon has said his department has received the incinerator’s transfer arms as it makes steady strides in bringing the facility at Pockwood Pond back online.
HLSCC Technical Studies Dept gets vehicle for Automotive Engineering Technology Programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The Technical Studies Department at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has acquired a Hyundai Grand i10 to enhance the experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled in its Automotive Engineering Technology Programme.
'There is tremendous potential' for VI as an events destination- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some backlash over the non-stop concert held in July 2023, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says there is tremendous potential for the VI to be an events destination.
Thad A. Lettsome 3rd @ ICSA Nationals in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA- Thad A. Lettsome has followed up his achievements at the recent PanAm Games with a bronze medal sailing an ILCA7 at the 2023 Glen S. Foster Trophy, the ICSA Singlehanded National Championships held from November 11-12, 2023.
Budget Standing Finance Committee (SFC) started today, Nov 23, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two days after Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered the second budget address of his young premiership, the House of Assembly (HoA) has today November 23, 2023, gone into the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the House, for the proposed 2024 budget.
Hon Penn supports ‘independent review’ of RVIPF ‘from the head come down’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is supporting calls for an independent review of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) amidst allegations of corruption, including against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins.
Puerto Rico rooftops to ‘power up’ with $440M U.S investment
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a significant move towards renewable energy, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $440 million initiative to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico. This effort comes as the U.S. territory faces persistent power outages and a deteriorating electric grid.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola mourns passing of ‘cherished’ member James J. Harris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has said its members have been left in profound sorrow on the sudden passing of its “esteemed fellow Rotarian and friend” Mr James J. Harris.
Private/Public stakeholder forum being planned on VI Minimum Wage– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said, in an effort to deal with the minimum wage issue in the Virgin Islands (VI), a stakeholder forum is being planned to involve both the government and private sectors.
BVIPA celebrates Explora 1's first visit to VI
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- On November 21, 2023, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent Island Shipping Trading Co. Ltd., commemorated the inaugural arrival of the Explora 1 with a special plaque exchange ceremony.
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