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USVI students speak out on deplorable school conditions @ senate hearing
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Several St. Croix students appeared before the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development this week to talk about how infrastructural challenges are affecting their learning experience. A standout issue in the testimony from the young people was challenges with the bathroom facilities at their learning institutions.
‘Momentus occasion’ as Tradewind Aviation starts VG-San Juan service
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI– Calling the commencement of service a momentous one for the Virgin Islands, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the Government welcomes Tradewind Aviation on its commencement of commercial flights between Virgin Gorda and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
BVIFSC publishes 'quick guide' on trademark registration
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC), as part of its continuing efforts to educate the public on matters related to financial services, has launched its newest publication titled – Trademark Fundamentals.
CTO Secretary General Dona Regis-Prosper officially visits VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Mrs Dona Regis-Prosper paid a courtesy call on Acting Premier Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) while on an official visit to the Virgin Islands (VI) this week.
UPDATE: 'Weakend' VI go down 1-2 to Dominica @ A.O. Shirley Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The [British] Virgin Islands, weakened by the absence of a few of its regular players due to red cards and injuries, battled hard against a determined Dominica but eventually fell to the visitors 1-2 in their CONCACAF Nations League match at A.O. Shirley Grounds today, November 16, 2023.
Gov’t needs to buy out SSB homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor– Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to come up with a solution for the Social Security-funded homes at Joe’s Hill Manor given they continue to depreciate and many have not been sold.
'If police alone could make VI safe, then US would be the safest place’- Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Former senior pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says the police alone cannot make the Virgin Islands safe, rather it is the people who must come together and play a part for the good of the community.
Carrot Bay Cultural Thursday today to feature iconic storytellers
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay's Cultural Thursday event is back this week on Thursday, November 16, 2023, and it has a new feature that promises to be exciting - storytelling around a bonfire.
Industrial Volleyball League: Game On eliminate ESHS; RTW & One Mart advance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the favourites in the 2023 Industrial Volleyball League, ESHS Rams, bit the dust when the playoffs began at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on November 14, 2023. Supermarkets RTW Blazers and One Mart Superstore advanced to the semi-finals.
Residents secure employment @ successful Third District Job Fair
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The job fair targeting Third District residents, and hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock, along with community-minded businesswoman Kishma P. Forbes, in collaboration with Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, has been hailed a success.
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