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May 22nd, 2023
‘Let's not allow party politics & selfish agendas to derail us’- Hon Stacy Mather urges HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First-term legislator and Deputy Speaker in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Stacy Mather (AL) has challenged his fellow legislators to put the country first and not let politics and other agendas derail the work of the HoA.

May 22nd, 2023
Vaughn Maduro of Positive Action Movement passes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the persons credited with resisting the controversial Bates-Hill Agreement in the late 60s, Mr Vaughn Maduro, has died.

May 21st, 2023
Tourist reportedly dies @ Norman Island

NORMAN ISLAND, VI- A male tourist reportedly met his death earlier today, May 21, 2023, while in the area of the caves at Norman Island.

May 21st, 2023
Medical evacuation from remote areas must be prioritised- Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has highlighted the need for medial evacuation from the sister islands to be a priority.

May 21st, 2023
Anegada boat accident: Police confirms boat crashed into ferry dock

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI – Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Branch have confirmed reports by our news centre on May 18, 2023, that a man lost his life tragically after the boat he was in crashed into the ferry dock at Anegada on May 17, 2023.

May 21st, 2023
Three VI nurses awarded for going ‘above & beyond call of duty’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three nurses in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been recognised for their excellence of service given towards the advancement of healthcare within the territory, with Ms Marla Alverez and Ms Pam Edwards receiving the Excellence in Nursing award while Mrs Rosa Ravariere Seaman received the award for Nurse of Distinction as part of International Nurses Day activities.

May 21st, 2023
50% or moderate chance of brief passing showers today- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A moderate to fresh trade wind flow generated by a ridge of high pressure will continue to transport shallow pockets of low-level moisture across the area, which could lead to a moderate chance for shower activity over and around the Virgin Islands occasionally during the next 24 hours, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said today, May 21, 2023.

May 20th, 2023
VI's potable water network to get upgrades through public-private partnership – Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has detailed that his ministry will soon be issuing an expression of interest to obtain the services of a reputable and qualified company, to replace and upgrade the water distribution network of the Virgin Islands (VI) through a public-private partnership engagement.

May 20th, 2023
CIBC FirstCaribbean Grenada Bank sold to Grenada Co-op Bank Ltd

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited have announced that on May 19, 2023, the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited received approval from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.

May 20th, 2023
Jewelry store owner shot during daytime robbery on St. John

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. John, USVI — St. John Bracelet, a jewelry store located in Cruz Bay was hit by two unidentified males on Thursday around 1:53 p.m., according to the U.S.V.I. Police Department.

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