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Controversial Crown Lands Bill passed in HoA after nearly 3 weeks in committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited but controversial Crown Lands Management Bill 2024 passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) last night, Monday, June 17, 2024.
2024 BVI Staycation launches with 34 participating partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched BVI Staycation 2024, an annual marketing programme inviting locals and regional visitors to enjoy the accommodations and tourism amenities within the territory.
Are we placing the right ladders on the wrong walls?
Alred C. Frett
When the Beginning appears as Tragic as the End:
I am no Jesus, and why I do the things I do without expectations, may be hard to answer, but according to your story, Jesus healed ten lepers and only one bothered to say thanks... I may have been blocked in progress, fired from Government, and taken off Radio Stations for opposing corruption, but that never stopped me from bringing Truth to the Youth, because they are not to blame, and they are our Future.
When Capital Thrives
Dickson C. Igwe
There are seven pillars upon which capital and growth rest and thrives, Virgin Islands capital from preceding narratives is the land, human resources, technology, learning, and finance that drives the economy and national prosperity.
Rehabilitation of Old RT Admin Building gets Oct 2024 completion date
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Works on the old Government Administration Building on Main Street in Road Town, Tortola, which is now in a dilapidated state is set to commence with a completion date earmarked for October 31, 2024.
Female assaulted by armed men in home invasion @ John’s Hole
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are said to be investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday night, June 15, 2024, at a residence in John's Hole, Tortola.
Jenifer O'Neal officially resigns amid federal investigations
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- - Jenifer O'Neal, the director of the [US] VI Office of Management and Budget, officially resigned from her position this morning, June 17, 2024, citing the need to minimise disruptions caused by ongoing federal investigations. Her resignation was announced in an email sent to her team early this morning.
BVIEC disconnects health clinics due to BVIHSA owing millions in electricity bills
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Some health clinics in the [British] Virgin Islands had their electricity supply disconnected by the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) on June 12, 2024, due to millions of dollars owed in electricity bills.
Jr Caribbean Squash C/Ships to be held in VI from June 30-July 6, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the first time since 2007, the BVI Squash Rackets Association (BVISRA) will host the Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships 2024 (Junior CASA) at the Tortola Sports Club (TSC).
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull & daughter M’Kyiah win Father & Daughter Show
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull and daughter M’Kyiah were crowned the winners of the Father and Daughter Show held on Father’s Day at the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
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