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Scrub Island Resort returning to Independent Luxury Resort Status
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Effective August 1, 2023, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will once again operate as an independent luxury resort, ending its 11-year affiliation with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.
DWM shake-up: Trinidadian Marcus Solomon In! Neville R. Allen Sr Out!
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is there has been a shake-up at the Government-run Department of Waste Management (DWM).
Apostle Curnal P. Fahie is new Sr Leader of Agape’ Total Life Center
ANDERSON ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Apostle Curnal P. Fahie preached his first sermon on Sunday, July 16, 2023, as the newly installed Senior Leader of Agape’ Total Life Center (ATLC) at Anderson Estate, Tortola, having replaced the long-serving leader Dr C. Lucia Woods.
NLBC team touches down in Kenya for medical outreach
NAIROBI, Kenya, Africa- A medical outreach team organised by the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) and Pastor Bishop John I. Cline has touched down in Nairobi, Kenya to provide children of the NLBC-funded Tortola Child Rescue and Education Centre (TCRAEC) with medical services and donations.
Kristal Collins installed as President of Tortola Toastmasters Club
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tortola Toastmasters Club has installed a new executive committee, with Kristal Collins as President.
Despite slight disagreements ‘it's been my joy’ to work with Gov Rankin– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor John J. Rankin, CMG is set to enter retirement from the United Kingdom (UK) civil service when he demits the Governor's Office in a few months' time and Mr Daniel Pruce has already been named the next Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024.
UPDATE: Airport re-opens following strike action by fire officers
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Sources within the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) have confirmed that following some internal industrial action today, July 17, 2023, by firefighters attached to the airport, the T.B. Lettsome International Airport has been reopened.
Grand ‘Welcome Home Celebrations’ planned for NBA player D’Moi M. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is preparing to celebrate the remarkable achievement of D'Moi M. Hodge, the first [British] Virgin Islander to make it to the National Basketball Association (NBA) by signing a 2-way contract with the renowned Los Angeles Lakers.
Power off again in many areas on Tortola
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Many areas on Tortola are currently without power today, July 17, 2023.
VI’s newest billionaire citizen: Richard C.N. Branson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When 124 persons took the oath to become British Overseas Territory Citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) in the week of July 14, 2023, a familiar name, Sir Richard C.N. Branson, was amongst those listed, according to information released by the VI Government.
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