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Officials to formulate 'response' should school shootings occur in VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says although the VI has never dealt with incidents such as school shootings, there is a need to adequately prepare for such given global trends.
'We should have chased the CoI out of here'- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Veteran Legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) came out swinging at the Special Sitting on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) where a resolution was brought to name 10 national heroes and 'sheroes'.
USVI: 17 shots fired @ VIPD officers near Home Depot on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) officers came under heavy fire Wednesday night, October 18, 2023, at the Sugar Mill Estate in Barren Spot, in the vicinity of Home Depot, with preliminary reports suggesting that a total of 17 shots were fired in the officers' direction.
2 injured after SUV falls off road in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Two persons were taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a lone-vehicle accident in Carrot Bay around 8:00 AM this morning, October 19, 2023.
No arrests yet in shooting @ DHL Office in Fish Bay
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is yet to arrest or charge anyone in relation to the shooting at the DHL Office in Fish Bay on October 17, 2023.
UPDATE: Tropical storm conditions & heavy rain possible from Friday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will start to experience Tropical Storm conditions from Tammy possibly by tomorrow, Friday, October 20, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed today, October 19, 2023.
Digicel Business empowers VI with Digital Transformation & Cyber Security workshops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel Business, a leading telecommunications and technology provider, partnered with the Digicel Protect Team and Symptai to host a dynamic dual-purpose event in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Digicel Business strengthens cyber defenses during Cyber Security Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world embraces the digital era, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Digicel Business reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding businesses of all sizes with cutting-edge cyber solutions.
Ayana I. Glasgow appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Ayana I. Glasgow has been appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations in the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade.
Critics of mosquito reduction strategy are ill-informed- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Green VI Bug Out programme, which began in July 2022, with the releasing of male mosquitos infected with Wolbachia bacteria, has come under criticism from a few residents of Virgin Gorda, including Jahnai L. Caul, a constant critic of District Nine initiatives.
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