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July 24th, 2023
Premier calls for ‘a little patience’ for payment of outstanding increments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called for a little more patience in the issuance of outstanding increment payments to public servants on behalf of the Governor and the Department of Human Resources.

July 24th, 2023
‘Seed’ money for prayers & miracles not scriptural- Sandra Phillip-Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the Bible, Jesus did many miracles and other good works during his time on earth and he never charged a dime for any of it. Many religious people today do quite the opposite. This has often opened up church folks to becoming victims of scammers online.

July 23rd, 2023
Jeron K. Springette & De'Nya E. Winter crowned 2023 Prince & Princess

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jeron K. Springette and De'Nya E. Winter have been crowned the 2023 Prince and Princess. The show held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex today, July 23, 2023, is part of activities for VI Emancipation Festival.

July 23rd, 2023
Jah’Kyla Morton strikes High Jump Gold in Costa Rica

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- The [British] Virgin Islands team has captured three medals on the final day of the NACAC’s U18 & U23 Championships being held at the National Stadium in San Jose, Costa Rica.

July 23rd, 2023
‘We have not closed any police stations’- CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Let me be very clear, we have not closed any police stations,” Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said when a reporter at a press conference on July 20, 2023, said to him there are concerns in the community about the closure of police stations.

July 23rd, 2023
USVI man charged for allegedly shooting his brother to death

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A grim familial tragedy unfolded on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Estate Thomas, St Thomas, when a man was arrested for allegedly shooting his brother dead in broad daylight.

July 23rd, 2023
16 firearms & 3 tonnes of cocaine seized by police for 2023- Gov Rankin

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting the need for every law-abiding citizen to play their part in tackling the drugs trade, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has said Police have assessed that the four murders committed this year are linked to that trade and/or organised criminal groups.

July 23rd, 2023
D’Moi M. Hodge presented with $20K cheque as VIBassador!

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

July 22nd, 2023
Three charged in cocaine seizure; arrests made for destroying evidence - Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands have charged three persons and arrested several others as it continues inquiries into the cocaine seizure, as well as firearms, boat, and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening July 19, 2023, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has detailed.

July 22nd, 2023
UPDATE: Power boat fire deliberately set to destroy evidence- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) police today have confirmed that a confiscated vessel in a recent cocaine seizure operation was deliberately set ablaze in an evidence-destroying mission.

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