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UPDATE: Talbott 11th in Time Trial @ Caribbean Cycling C/Ships in Guadeloupe
PETIT CANAL, Guadeloupe- Samuel C. Talbot had a strong performance in the Individual Time Trial at the Caribbean Cycling Championships in Guadeloupe on October 14, 2023, placing 11th out of 21 competitors on the Petit Canal route.
‘We need the Police Act to come back to’ HoA ‘for passage’- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite widespread public criticisms the proposed amendments to the Police Act 2023 will take away from the rights of the people as well as possibly empower the police to abuse citizens, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG continues to defend the proposed amendments and has once again called for the bill to return to the House of Assembly (HoA) for passage.
'No drink advisory' issued for St Croix as lead found in tap water
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In an urgent response to recent water quality concerns, Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr., acting in an "abundance of caution," has issued a "no drinking advisory" for the entire potable water system on St. Croix, advising residents to refrain from consuming tap water until its safety can be confirmed.
347 derelict vehicles tagged & 271 removed since Aug 16- Marcus E. Solomon
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- From August 16, 2023, to now some 347 derelict vehicles have been tagged and 271 have been removed, as part of the ongoing derelict vehicles removal campaign.
Nations League: VI fightback to draw with TCI in Providenciales
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands- The [British] Virgin Islands continued its unbeaten run in the group stage of League C of the CONCACAF Nations League, fighting back to draw 2-2 with hosts Turks & Caicos Islands at the TCIFA National Stadium in Providenciales on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Unconfirmed reports of gunshots in SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our newsroom is that residents of Sea Cows Bay are reporting hearing sounds they suspect are gunshots.
Exhume Noel Lloyd body & ‘placed in his park’- Hon Julian Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking at a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Friday, October 13, 2023, to name 10 national heroes and heroines via a resolution, Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, made a bold request for the body of Noel Lloyd to be exhumed.
Youths urged to speak out against bullying as part of ‘Anti-Bullying Week’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Messages against bullying amongst Virgin Islands (VI) youths will be amplified as the territory marks Anti-Bullying Week 2023 from Sunday, October 15, 2023, to Saturday, October 21, 2023.
USVI Governor Bryan & wife to separate
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - The status of the relationship between Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and his wife, First Lady Yolanda Bryan, is deteriorating, with the two having essentially separated, though the First Lady still lives at Government House, say people with knowledge of the strained marriage.
Foxy marks 85th Birthday with grand celebration on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - "People be like, Foxy live in truthfulness, love and love of God," were the words of the legendary Philicianno O. Callwood MBE aka "Foxy" MBE, at the celebration of his 85th birthday.