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June 17th, 2023
VI Gov’t officials trained in underwater survey processes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Government officials in the Virgin Islands (VI) spanning several departments were trained in a two-day workshop to preview the underwater survey processes that were used to create the updated Coastal Resources Atlas.

June 16th, 2023
1.6 tonnes of cocaine worth £120m found in charcoal @ UK port

COALVILLE, Leicestershire, UK- A haul of 1.6 tonnes of cocaine disguised as charcoal and worth over £120m has been seized at a port in the United Kingdom (UK).

June 16th, 2023
Travis J. Osbourne arrested & charged for firearms possession- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two firearms have been seized and one person has been arrested, following an early morning raid in Carrot Bay on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

June 16th, 2023
Big court win for Wade N. Smith! Sr Magistrate & CoP dragged before court

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a strong ruling handed down on Thursday, June 15, 2023, High Court Judge Sonya Young agreed with Attorney-at-Law Terence F. Williams in his request for a Judicial Review (JR) over the alleged illegal search of the home of Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith.

June 16th, 2023
2023 Festival Village to be named in honour of Irene F. Penn-O’Neal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), has announced that the 2023 Festival Village will be named in honour of former legislator and former Miss BVI, Mrs Irene F. Penn-O’Neal.

June 16th, 2023
BVI-UN Forum instrumental for VI to achieve development goals- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI-UN Sustainable Development Forum proved to be instrumental in ensuring that the Territory achieves its development goals.

June 16th, 2023
This Week We Feature Young Professional Teia A. Lettsome

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Young Professional Teia A. Lettsome has both a degree in Human Services and another in Criminology. After graduating from two universities with skills in both fields, it is a passion for art that has resulted in her settling to become a full-time artist.

June 15th, 2023
MSNBC’s Joy M. Reid to host 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Summer Sizzle BVI has announced Joy M. Red as host for the 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI Fashion and Lifestyle Destination Event scheduled for July 27 – 30, 2023.

June 15th, 2023
Demand high for early bird tickets for 2023 VI Emancipation Festival- VIF&FC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The rush for early bird tickets for the 2023 edition of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival has forced the organising committee to print more early bird tickets.

June 15th, 2023
Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World C/Ships; Breaks 200m National Record

MONTVERDE, Florida, USA– On Saturday, June 10, 2023, teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge won the 200m dash at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Montverde, Florida.

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