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‘Extremely alarming’ the number of new teachers needed by Sept 2023– Hon deCastro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– The Education Ministry in the Virgin Islands (VI) is grappling to retain teachers in a scenario described as ‘extremely alarming’ by Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. deCastro (AL).
Non-stop concert to now be held @ Festival Grounds- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The ‘Non-stop Concert’ to be headlined by Jamaican artiste ‘Konshens’ will now be held at Festival Grounds in Road Town on June 30, 2023, instead of Brandywine Bay in the Seventh District as was previously announced.
3 girls & 6 boys contesting for Mr & Miss Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre titles
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) will be hosting a special event that will allow its students to be ambassadors.
Road Town, Purcell Estate & East End declared 'mosquito hotspots’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to do what it takes to reduce all local mosquito breeding sites, as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway in the VI.
Sean Ramotar of Robinson O’Neal Memorial wins 2023 National Spelling Bee
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mark Ramotar of Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School on Virgin Gorda has won the 2023 National Spelling Bee for Primary Schools.
2017 a reminder to not get caught ‘flat-footed’ in 2023 hurricane season– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands' Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged communities and individuals to prioritise hurricane preparedness as the 2023 Hurricane Season gets underway.
Truck runs off hillside in accident @ Sophie Bay
SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- A vehicle went off the hillside at Sophie Bay in an accident that also involved a car minutes ago, June 7, 2023.
21 pro squash players to feature in Carey Olsen Tortola Classic
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – The Carey Olsen Tortola Classic Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger Tour will be taking place from June 13-17, 2023, at the Tortola Sports Club.
Lionel Messi to choose Inter Miami in stunning MLS move
USA TODAY
Lionel Messi reportedly will choose Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer as his next club, a stunning development that would bring the 2022 World Cup champion and record-setting seven-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner to one of the league's newest teams.
52-year-old man charged for Unlawful & Malicious Wounding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have charged a 52-year-old man of Purcell Estate for Unlawful and Malicious Wounding.