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Senate finds Bryan Gov'ts unapproved use of $45M carries jail time
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The legal opinion sought by lawmakers about the executive branch’s decision to transfer millions of dollars out of the territory’s general fund without legislative approval is now in.
Accident on De Castro Street causes major traffic challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The rerouting of traffic in the heart of Road Town by Minister for Communication and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), making De Castro Street and a portion of Waterfront Drive one-way access, has been largely praised by the public.
Hon Wheatley: Social homes programme may ‘expand’ to include 1st-time homeowners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took time out from the office on June 22, 2023, to check on the latest progress of three social homes in the Virgin Islands.
Over $700K funding was secured to house VI’s mentally ill– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– In light of a spate of recent crimes committed by persons with perceived mental illnesses in the Virgin Islands (VI), Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), who shadows issues relating to health and social development in the VI, has called for provisions to be made for not only unproductive people suffering from mental illnesses but also productive members of society who face such challenges locally.
Cabinet lays out restrictions on its publication of decisions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has been updating the public on its decisions, it has also made it clear that not all decisions will be made public.
Adaejah T. Hodge 2nd @USATF NYC Grand Prix
NEW YORK, USA- [British] Virgin Islands' sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge came up against rival Shawnti Jackson of the USA in the High School Girls 200m Final at the USATF NYC Grand Prix on June 24, 2023.
Bill to determine USVI National Dish moves forward
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a bid to cement the culinary identity of the [US] Virgin Islands and bolster its gastronomic tourism, Senator Angel Bolques on Friday, June 23, 2023, presented Bill 35-0078 to the Senate Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, proposing a territory-wide survey to establish an official dish and dessert for the region.
Gov’t boasts of freedom of information '& when you go you can’t get it'- Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has slammed the Government of the Virgin Islands for what she described as pretending to be for transparency but not living up to its words.
Dr Arliene T. Penn advanced to Semi-finals of Mrs Globe 2023
PALM SPRINGS, California, USA- Mrs British Virgin Islands Dr Arliene T. Penn advanced to the Semi-finals of Mrs Globe 2023; however, the crown was eventually taken by Mrs Europe Lana Hlumakova last night, June 24, 2023.
Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the Atlantic as Bret fizzles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tropical Storm Cindy the latest named storm to form in the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has gained a little strength as of today, Saturday, June 24, 2023, after it formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday on the heels of Tropical Storm Bret.
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