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Beyonce A. DeFreitas bags Bronze @ 2023 NACAC 100M U23 sprint
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA — Virgin Islands (VI) sprinter, Beyonce A. DeFreitas yesterday July 21, 2023, has taken bronze in the U23 Spring 100M races at the NACAC 2023 U18 and U23 Championship games currently being held in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Biden administration announces USVI grant funding
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI -In the wake of the water shortage and the health impacts brought about by the unprecedented sargassum seagrass influx in 2022, the Biden administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced the availability of grants aimed at repairing essential community facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other affected rural areas.
Gov Rankin to miss most of Emancipation Festival; Archer Jr. now acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Seriya K. Rymer
By Reuben J.A. Stoby
The sky is the limit for our Young Professional who does not count out the possibility of one day participating in politics; however, for now, she is forging ahead with her academic studies while juggling two small businesses.
'Stage is set' for Christmas in July event this weekend!- BVTB’s Tommy Dardet
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The sea has been calming down, the boats are starting to arrive from Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere is sure to draw another large crowd for the 2023 edition of Christmas in July at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda this weekend.
Persons pushing ‘politically driven’ narratives about VI– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has rejected what he referred to as ‘narratives’ which paints a doom and gloom outlook for the VI in relation to the affairs of the territory.
Governor dodges question on suspension of constitution before his departure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As speculation continues to circulate, UK-appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG was yesterday, July 20, 2023, asked at a press conference whether he plans to suspend the Virgin Islands’ Constitution before departing the territory at the end of this year.
None of 6 persons arrested in drug bust near Anguilla are from VI- CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- None of the six persons arrested in a drug bust in Anguillan waters on July 7, 2023, are from the [British] Virgin Islands, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has confirmed.
Vessel ‘rammed’ police boat ‘on numerous occasions’ injuring officers- CoP Collins
EAST END, Tortola, VI- At least three police officers were seriously injured when the vessel they were in was allegedly ‘rammed’ several times by another vessel attempting to evade interception off East End on July 19, 2023.
Opposition Leader among VI delegation on ‘parliamentary’ visit to UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) is in the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in constructive interparliamentary discussions with key individuals within Parliament.
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