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Healthcare not a cost, but investment in people of VI– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for healthcare to be viewed as an investment in the people of the VI and development of the territory, rather than it being viewed as a cost.
Lakers take 103-96 victory over Warriors; VI’s D’Moi M. Hodge scores 11 points
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA - The Los Angeles (LA) Lakers opened up the Las Vegas Summer League in style on Friday night, July 7, 2023, earning a 103-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Education Ministry officially rolls out ‘Let’s Teach VI’ initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has officially announced the launch of the 'Let’s Teach VI' initiative, designed to support and train new, unskilled and inexperienced hires in the field of education.
2023 District League Opening Kickoff postponed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– What was forecasted to be an exciting weekend for basketball fans in the Virgin Islands (VI) with the start of the 3rd Annual District League Basketball Games on Saturday, July 8, 2023, has now resulted in disappointed fans following news of the postponement of the opening games.
Dr Robert Wright aka ‘Storm’ is 32nd President of Rotary Club of Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Road Town (RCRT), on June 24, 2023, installed Dr Robert Wright aka ‘Storm’ as the 32nd President for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year.
Packed entertainment village line-up for Festival 2023 announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Irene Penn O’Neal 2023 August Festival Village will feature almost two weeks of events for this year’s Emancipation celebration in the Virgin Islands, including some of the biggest names in Soca, Reggae and Gospel from across the Caribbean region.
GoFundMe for paralysed JvD teen surpasses $50K
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI– Donors from the Virgin Islands and around the world have raised over $50,000.00 to cover the medical bills of Jost van Dyke teen Elijah Chinnery, who suffered a broken vertebrate and paralysis as a result of a swimming incident at White Bay, Jost van Dyke on June 30, 2023.
Voter registration ongoing- Office of Elections Supervisor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing the public that continuous Voter Registration is ongoing, and persons who are eligible to vote are encouraged to register.
Expats must get work permit to work @ Festival booths- VI Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All employers operating on the Festival Grounds during the upcoming Virgin Islands (VI) Emancipation Festival are reminded they are to apply for and obtain a work permit for any non-Belonger/non-BVIslander they desire to employ.
Kelvin D. Liburd installed as new President of Rotary Club of Tortola
LITTLE MOUNTAIN ESTATE, Beef Island, VI- Surrounded by the ambiance and views at Allamanda Estate on Beef Island, the Rotary Club of Tortola on Saturday, July 1, 2023, installed Kelvin D. Liburd aka ‘Agent Burd’ as President and a new Board of Directors under a 'James Bond' themed installation dinner.
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