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September 9th, 2023
Luka E. Chalwell leads VI to historic Nations League win over TCI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thanks to a brace by the Virgin Islands' first professional football signing Luca E. Chalwell, the [British] Virgin Islands recorded a historic 3-1 win against Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in the CONCACAF Nations League at A.O. Shirley Ground on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

September 9th, 2023
Esther N. Fraser reportedly fired from BVITB

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The sometimes-controversial Ms. Esther N. Fraser, an Administrative Manager for the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), has reportedly been terminated from the job, according to information reaching our newsroom.

September 9th, 2023
Gov’t hands over another Housing Recovery Assistance Home

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Ministry of Health and Social Development has handed over the keys to another new home, this time to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

September 9th, 2023
VI seeing ‘Robust Recovery’ of Cruise Tourism industry post-pandemic– Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a downturn in cruise passenger arrivals since the start of the pandemic in 2019, Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has informed that the industry has made a robust recovery with more passengers arrival in the VI for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

September 9th, 2023
Ex-USVI Senator Steven D. Payne Sr arrested on sexual battery charges

VI CONSORTIUM

ORLANDO, Florida - Former at-large Senator Steven Payne Sr. was arrested on Friday, September 8, 2023, by the Orlando Police Department on an out-of-county warrant from Duval County.

September 8th, 2023
This Week We Feature Young Professional Delbert R. Samuel

By Reuben J.A. Stoby

The male teacher is a ‘dying breed’; however, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the Virgin Islands education system are still fortunate to have Delbert R. Samuel.

September 8th, 2023
UPDATE: Keshawn Baronville remanded to prison for firearm find in EE

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police have charged one male in relation to the recently seized Semi-automatic pistol in East End.

September 8th, 2023
UPDATE: Lee downgraded to Category 4 hurricane

MIAMI, Florida, USA- According to the National Hurricane Centre’s 11:00 AM advisory, Lee was back down to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and is moving west-northwest at 13 mph.

September 8th, 2023
Portion of Main St from Joe's Hill to Flemming Street to open to 2-way traffic- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A portion of Main Street, from the foot of Joe’s Hill Road to Flemming Street will soon be converted to accommodate two-way traffic, Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has informed.

September 8th, 2023
Incomplete renovation works delay re-opening of Joyce Samuel Primary School

BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI - Students and teachers at the Joyce Samuel Primary School in Belle Vue will not be returning to the classroom until September 19, 2023, as a result of delayed work in completing renovations at the school.

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