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Gov’t tackling waste management on Anegada & VG starting with RFP's
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Waste management is being made a focus on the sister islands of Anegada and Virgin Gorda, with a number of Request for Proposals (RFPs) out for waste management and recycling options on the islands.
ESHS bans motor scooters from campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, which the Education Ministry in a statement said involved an alleged retaliation in connection with a stolen bike, the administration of ESHS has banned motor scooters from the campus.
One arrested following ESHS disturbance- NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One person has been arrested following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, that saw police being called in.
SUV slams into back of another SUV in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- An already eventful day in the Virgin Islands, with the shooting of a prison officer and armed persons allegedly entering the compound of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) to fight with students, did not end any better for two motorists who became involved in an accident at Baughers Bay on October 9, 2023.
UPDATE: Police called over bike incident @ ESHS– Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following some pandemonium at the Elmore Stoutt High School today, October 9, 2023, the Ministry of Education has today released a statement on what transpired on the campus.
Premier & new Director of Communications faced hostile press @ Oct 6, 2023 PC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was her first rodeo as acting Director of Communications in the Premier’s Office; however, Mrs Karia J. Christopher faced a hostile and disrespectful press as host of the most recent Premier’s press conference.
UPDATE: Prison officer injured in shooting identified as Isha Martin
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The female prison officer shot this morning, October 9, 2023, while transporting a female inmate to High Court has been identified as Isha Martin, who is originally from St Vincent and the Grenadines. She was shot in her leg and, according to hospital officials, her injuries are not life threatening.
‘Brewers Bay, the forgotten city’- Residents
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI: Following Topical Storm Philippe, which brought heavy rainfalls to the Virgin Islands on October 4, 2023, residents of Brewers Bay have been calling our news centre to complain about the cleanup efforts.
UK’s ‘Order in Council’ not suitable in a modern partnership– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) continues to blast the hovering Order in Council in place to suspend the constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) should the Government of the Virgin Islands fail to implement change as recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
Israel formally declares war against Hamas
BBC NEWS
Israel has formally declared war on Hamas, setting the stage for a major military operation in Gaza as fighting continues to rage on Israeli soil.
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