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September 1st, 2023
Cabinet approves awarding of 25 tertiary scholarships for new academic year

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the VI said it has noted the national priority areas of study submitted by the Human Resources Department and the Deputy Governor’s Office in the VI, and has approved the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ national priority areas in keeping with the 2022 Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme Policy.

September 1st, 2023
Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The offenses of robbery, burglary and keeping unlicensed firearm saw at least 12 persons arrested and charged for the period July 2 – August 26, 2023, according to the latest Arrest Blotter released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, September 1, 2023.

September 1st, 2023
Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.

August 31st, 2023
Some CoI implementation deadlines 'unrealistic'- DaBreo-Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While legislators, including the Premier, have gone on record blasting the short deadline given for implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations made by a one-man-Commissioner from the United Kingdom (UK), a senior public officer has also publicly admitted that the deadlines given by the UK for implementation or risk direct rule were "unrealistic".

August 31st, 2023
President Biden heading to Florida to see hurricane aftermath & recovery

MIAMI, Florida- US President Joseph R. Biden will visit Florida to see the aftermath and recovery efforts on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023.

August 31st, 2023
McMaster defeats World Record holder & World Champion Warholm in Zurich

ZURICH, Switzerland- After coming second to World Record Holder, Olympic Champion and World Champion Karsten Warholm of Norway in the Final of the Men’s 400m Hurdles at the World Championships in Budapest on August 23, 2023, Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands gained sweet revenge at the Weltklasse Diamond League in Zurich, Switzerland today, Thursday, August 31, 2023.

August 31st, 2023
‘You can’t be a teacher & putting all your business on social media’- Dr Maurice D. Smith

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer of University of the West Indies (UWI) Dr Maurice D. Smith, who was the keynote speaker at the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Professional Development Day at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on Monday, August 28, 2023, had some blunt words of encouragement for teachers ahead of the reopening of school.

August 31st, 2023
VI must be proactive against UK imposed policies- Carvin Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A former Minister for Health and Social Development Mr Carvin Malone has called for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to stop being reactive and be proactive when it comes to United Kingdom (UK)-imposed policies.

August 30th, 2023
Final checks being conducted on Gov’ts asphalt plant - Jeremy W. Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge says final diagnostic checks are being conducted on the department’s asphalt plant ahead of its operation.

August 30th, 2023
Gumption’s challenge raises $3500 for struggling FSN pantry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local resident and businessman with a heart of gold Mr Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ has used his creativity and will to help raise some $3500 for Family Support Network’s pantry.

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