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VI, UN signs second Country Plan for more technical assistance
NEW YORK, NY - Virign Islands (VI) Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has signed the Virgin Islands’ second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region.
VI Premier Wheatley & UK Ambassador Kariuki held constructive talks on UK-VI relations
NEW YORK, NY, USA - Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) H.E. James Kariuki have held constructive discussions on relations between the UK and Virgin Islands.
Winair, Air Caraïbes renew interline partnership
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten - Winair and Air Caraïbes have announced the renewal of their interline agreement as part of a longstanding partnership that offers passengers seamless travel experiences and convenient connections throughout the Caribbean region.
Business Watch: House of Luxury
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone looking for a variety of top-quality gold, diamond, silver, and pearl jewellery, cologne, bags, wallets, cardholders, belts, sunglasses and more to choose from simply has to check out House of Luxury located on Park Lane in Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
SCB resident De'Shaun Thomas charged for motor scooter theft, burglary
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 19-year-old resident of Sea Cows Bay has been charged with stealing a motorcycle and burglary.
HLSCC graduates asked to leverage technology, AI to benefit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 186 students graduated from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) yesterday June 13, 2024, as part of the Class of 2024.
2022 Trade Department Audit to be reviewed but not a priority area– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) says a probe report into 2022 allegations of corruption at the Trade Department would need to be reviewed before being released into the public; however, it is not a priority area.
Late legislator Carvin Malone gets graveside visit on 65th birthday
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Legislators, members of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), members of the Lions Club of Tortola, family and friends gathered at the graveside of the late former legislator Mr Carvin Malone on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the day that he would have been celebrating his 65th birthday.
‘Communications Specialist’ Angela U. Burns given consultancy with Premier’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Veteran media practitioner Angela U. Burns, who has worked for several local, regional and international news agencies, has landed herself a one-year consultancy contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘We are drunk on the eve of reconstruction’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “There is a sense in which we as a people have a grand opportunity, amidst all of the foul stuff, amidst some of the chaos, amidst some of the things that are ours and some beyond our [control], amidst the crises, there is an opportunity, a real opportunity, to reform, to transform, to reconstruct ourselves as a people and as a nation.”
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