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Former Miss World BVI Khara M. Forbes loses battle to cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, especially the pageant fraternity, is mourning the death of Miss British Virgin Islands 1994 Khara Michelle Forbes who passed away last weekend after a battle with cancer.
Morning traffic confusion in RT as RVIPF reroutes traffic without informing public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Traffic in the vicinity of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) was a nightmare on the first day of school this morning, September 11, 2023, as traffic was re-routed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) without the public being notified.
Emmett Caines KO Tournament to kick off BVIFA 2023/24 Football Season on Saturday
EAST END, Tortola, VI- THE BVI Football Association (BVIFA) 2023/2024 Football Season kicks off this Saturday, September 16, 2023, with the Emmett Caines Knockout Tournament, which will feature 10 teams.
‘UK come here implemented a crack of bullsh*t!’- L. Allen Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary Mr L. Allen Wheatley has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of imposing laws on the Virgin Islands (VI), which have put the local contract order system in a financial quagmire, and has resulted in delayed school repairs in the territory.
6 years later Irma damaged Brewer’s Bay Community Centre to be repaired
BREWER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Six years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the George W. Christopher Community Centre in Brewer's Bay, the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for its repair.
‘Work has now begun on all CoI Recommendations’; 24 complete- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even though Ministries are currently preparing their updates as of August 31, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he can report that work has now begun on all of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations as outlined in the Framework Agreement of June 2022.
Report on Belongership & Residency tabled in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The “Review of Policy and Processes for Granting Residency and Belongership” Report, which was recommended following the United Kingdom (UK) Commission of Inquiry (CoI), was tabled in the House of Assembly on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.
Registrar of Shipping & Seaman Ronald Donovan passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre is that the Registrar of Shipping and Seaman, Mr Ronald Donovan, has passed.
Lee still expected to pass well north of VI; Now a Cat 2 storm
MIAMI, Florida, USA- According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11:00 AM advisory on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Category 2 Hurricane Lee is 270 miles north-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained wind of 110 mph.
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