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May 26th, 2023
Department of Labour & Workforce Development to handle Executive Work Permit

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

May 26th, 2023
'I'm a victim of cyberbullying'- Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– While speaking to youths on the responsible use of technology and the need to not be cyberbullying others, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that he too is constantly cyberbullied in the Virgin Islands.

May 26th, 2023
Jeffrey E. Epstein reportedly paid tuition for children of an ex USVI governor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein paid school tuition for the children of then-governor of the US Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh Jr, whose wife made efforts to secure student visas and a work license for young women connected to Epstein, according to an updated court filing Thursday, May 25, 2023, by JPMorgan Chase.

May 25th, 2023
Education Minister ‘saddened’ by school dorm fire in Guyana

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says she is saddened by the news of the recent fire in Guyana that claimed the lives of 19 children.

May 25th, 2023
AA aircraft lands in VI on test flight

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- At 11:31 AM, today, Thursday, May 25, 2023, an American Airlines (AL) aircraft landed at Terrance B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island as part of a test flight by the airline ahead of officially commencing direct flights from Miami to the [British] Virgin Islands on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

May 25th, 2023
Guyanese in VI hosting vigil for 19 perished in Guyana school dorm fire

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Guyanese community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has stepped up to host a candlelight vigil for the 19 children who perished in the Mahadia School Dormitory fire in Guyana on May 21, 2023.

May 25th, 2023
St John man begins 15.5 mile swim from VG to St John

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Jeff Miller, a longtime resident of St John in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), has begun his daring swim of Sir Francis Drake Channel, from the [British] Virgin Islands to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

May 25th, 2023
45-year-old VG man charged for rape

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Police on Virgin Gorda have arrested and charged a 45-year-old man for rape.

May 25th, 2023
Only youths can change cyberbullying culture of negativity in VI– Dr Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– Youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been challenged to fight against a culture of negativity surrounding cyberbullying, as part of a one-day symposium entitled “Don’t Be Mean Behind the Screen”.

May 24th, 2023
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

BBC

ZURICH, Switzerland - Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke, and kidney failure.

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