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TS Philippe: NHC issues Tropical Storm Watch for VI
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the [British] Virgin Islands due to the location of Tropical Storm Philippe.
Akeem R. Pickering tipped to be BVI Ports Authority Managing Director!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the BVI Ports Authority’s Board of Directors is that former Deputy Director Akeem R. Pickering will be the new Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Former USVI Senator Alicia Hansen aka 'Chucky' has died
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The political landscape of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) changed on Monday night, October 2, 2023, with the passing of Alicia Hansen aka 'Chucky', a former senator and an emblematic figure in the territory, following a tenacious battle with cancer. She was 70.
UPDATE: VG United beat Sugar Boys on penalties to reach Emmet Caines Cup final
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Having been held to a 2-2 draw in normal time, VG United held their nerves when it mattered most and beat Sugar Boys FC in a penalty shootout to reach the Emmett Caines Knockout Cup Final.
Criminal investigations into ESHS wall project remain 'under active work'– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Criminal investigations into the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Wall Project, audit reports and other projects flagged in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report continue by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Director of Public Prosecutions, according to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
Judge denies USVI Gov't Injunction against teacher walkouts
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Croix, USVI - The V.I. Superior Court has denied the government’s request for a permanent restraining order against the St. Croix chapter of the American Federation for Teachers, preventing them from refusing to work over what the union says are working conditions that pose a hazard to the life and health of students, teachers, and other school employees.
Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson out as Vice President of Academic Affairs @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- “I leave behind some of the most wonderful professionals that supported me unwaveringly as I executed the duties of my office at HLSCC. I am thankful for the opportunity that I was granted to serve.”
People sleeping in derelict vehicles ‘is the reality of the BVI’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a ‘doom and gloom’ speech in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) on September 19, 2023, Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) painted the [British] Virgin Islands as a place reeking of homeless and people sleeping in derelict vehicles.
Centre of Philippe to pass near northern Leeward Islands later today
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The centre of Tropical Storm Philippe is forecast to pass near the northern Leeward Islands later today, October 2, 2023, and could bring heavy rains and flooding, according to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC).
Premier Wheatley heaps praises on his Deputy Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was at the continuation of the Third Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on September 19, 2023, that Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) heaped praises on his Second Lieutenant Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE.