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Wreath laid on Salt Island in memory of those perished on RMS Rhone in 1867
SALT ISLAND, VI- As part of BVI Wreck Week 2024, a wreath-laying ceremony was held on Salt Island on June 20, 2024, in memory of the many who perished on RMS Rhone in 1867.
Early morning STT Crash results in death of 36-year-old man
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 5:19 a.m., authorities were notified about a fatal accident involving a motorcycle on Alton Adams Drive, the V.I. Police Department has confirmed to the Consortium.
The CoP ‘seems afraid to address the people in the territory’- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The embattled Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has been accused of dodging opportunities to address the public.
Keithroy Smith charged for burglary committed @ villa on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 21-year-old male was charged with burglary at a villa on Virgin Gorda.
No one believes BVIEC is 'subsidising' electricity cost– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline said although the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is subsidising electricity in the VI, as claimed by the Government and the corporation, not many believe that is so due to the large amounts still being made to pay by consumers.
Maples Group pledges US$70k towards new Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, along with entity formation and management services in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the VI with a US $70,000 donation.
Pickering-Maynard sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for drug smuggling plot
MIAMI, Florida, USA- United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams today, June 20, 2024, sentenced former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to 9 years in prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot that also implicated her son Kadeem S. Maynard and former premier Andrew A. Fahie.
Shaina M. Smith-Archer appointed RDA’s Director of Programme Delivery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Mrs Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery.
Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first local Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Vehicles parked in bus stop @ RT Market Square risk being towed- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists have been urged to desist from parking their vehicles in the area designated as a bus stop at the Road Town Market Square.
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