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Advisory Committee recommended Minimum Wage be raised to $9.00- Reports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee recommended that the Minimum Wage be increased to $9.00 per hour.
‘I want to see this country wake up from its slumber’- Enriquito Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hotel owner and restauranter Enriquito Rymer aka ‘Quito’ has called for more to be done in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the country to reach its full potential like other international destinations.
VI Gov’t says it remains committed to Implementing CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) says it continues to work diligently to complete the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, by the August 31, 2024 deadline.
St. Croix man convicted of child porn & rape charges
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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that a federal jury convicted Dante James, 28, of St. Croix, on the production of child pornography and second-degree rape charges. James awaits sentencing on a date to be set by District Judge Wilma Lewis.
RVIPF issues advisory amidst increased vehicle theft on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a public advisory over the continued theft of motor vehicles on Tortola.
New homes delivered under VI Gov't housing recovery assistance programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms Mary Caul both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Persons injured in two-vehicle collision @ Towers
TOWERS, Tortola, VI- At least two persons were said to have been injured when two vehicles collided at Towers, Tortola just around 6:00 PM today, Friday, July 12, 2024.
Business Watch: Manjack Creamery @ TPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 35 plus flavours of local ice cream available at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Manjack Creamery serves its customers and business clients with an irresistible mix of unique ice creams, sorbets and smoothies.
Tourism sector records highest visitor arrivals ever
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the Virgin Islands tourism sector has demonstrated unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, marking a historic milestone in visitor arrivals.
ESHS wins Regional National Tourism Debate Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) debate team emerged victorious in the Regional National Tourism Debate final against Precious Treasures School of Turks and Caicos Islands today, July 12, 2024.