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Public schools to dismiss early Thursday for educators’ ‘professional development’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has announced that students attending all public schools will have an Early Release Day on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Alexander & Creque overall winners of Mourant College Classic Series on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The 28th Mourant HLSCC College Classic Race Series concluded its 2023 “Fun Run Edition” this past Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Virgin Gorda with the final race of the season.
Gov Bryan asks court to conduct his divorce matter under seal
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has asked the [US] Virgin Islands Superior Court that divorce proceedings between himself and First Lady Yolanda C. Bryan be conducted under seal, so as to protect Mrs Bryan and their two adult children.
Taxi drivers cry foul over alleged unfair practices @ Pier Park
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI– Taxi drivers speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) have cried foul over what was referred to as unfair practices at the taxi queue of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, which they claimed is leaving some drivers at a disadvantage and losing revenues while others thrive.
8 persons permanently residing @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some eight persons who sought medical attention at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and were discharged have made the hospital their home, since they reportedly have nowhere else to go.
Hon de Castro calls for more UNESCO support to advance education in VI
PARIS, France – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, the Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has delivered a statement at the 42nd General Conference of UNESCO, calling for more support to advance education in the VI.
BVIAA to serve as Advisor on board of Airports Council International- LAC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Airports Authority has been elected to serve as an Advisor on the Governing Board of Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC).
Essadro Jefferson found Not Guilty of attempting to murder David Springette
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Essadro Jefferson has been found not guilty of attempting to murder David Springette aka Mooney, now deceased, in 2016.
Gov Rankin agrees Israel has ‘every right’ to defend itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has agreed with his UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that Israel has every right to defend itself; however, he said the UK is “deeply concerned” about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Grinchmas Wishes with Digicel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s the Christmas that keeps on giving at Digicel. The holiday season is a time for giving back and being thankful, so Digicel has taken on an attitude of gratitude and is thanking customers by rewarding them for everything they do with the company from now until into the new year.
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