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HLSCC relaunches Performing Arts Series for 23rd anniversary
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- For over two decades, the Performing Arts Series at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has been a heartbeat of cultural expression in Tortola. As the series enters into its 23rd year, it celebrates a significant milestone with a renewed commitment to the arts and the local community.
USVI-born scholar to deliver inaugural Fulbright Lecture @ HLSCC today
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay is set to host a historic event as it welcomes its Fulbright Scholar, Tiphanie Yanique, to deliver the inaugural Fulbright Lecture today, Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Learning Resource Centre.
VI urges UN climate chief on support as active hurricane season gets underway
ST JOHN’S Antigua- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr Simon E.K. Stiell on support to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, flash flooding and sea level rise.
VI belonger Jarecki says he had ‘consensual’ relationship with rape accuser
NEW YORK, USA - [British] Virgin Islands (VI) belonger and psychiatrist Henry G. Jarecki, through his lawyer on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, said he had a “consensual, non-secretive and mutually respectful relationship” with a victim of Jeffrey E. Epstein. The victim has filed a lawsuit against Jarecki with explosive allegations that he raped and sex trafficked her.
2 bartenders in USVI charged with raping vacationing woman
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Two men have been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in the staff house of the hotel they worked at.
Paul P. Wattley Road blocked by huge boulder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persistent rainfall in the Virgin Islands has resulted in flooding, landslides, compromised retaining walls, and blocked roads.
UPDATE: BVI Banking Expo postponed 'until further notice'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade is informing the public that the BVI Business Banking Expo scheduled for today, June 6, 2024, at Treasure Isle Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather.
All public schools closed today due to expected adverse weather conditions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the anticipated adverse weather conditions forecasted for today, Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised the closure of all public schools in the territory.
Heavy rains create havoc on VI roadways
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Flash floods were experienced across the [British] Virgin Islands this afternoon, June 5, 2024, due to a heavy downpour, causing some roads to become impassable.
VG resident Gladyet Walters is latest recipient of Social Home
NORTH SOUND, Virign Gorda, VI - Ms Gladyet Walters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda is now the latest recipient of the VI Government's social home programme under the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
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