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A travesty of Justice? Najan Christopher's ‘Breach of Trust’ trial starts!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many residents believe this is a case that should not have been in the courthouse but addressed internally via the Public Service Commission; however, because the Director of the International Affairs Secretariat was associated with the former Premier Andrew A. Fahie, Najan Christopher was dragged into the courtroom and incurred damage to her good name.
Man brutally attacked with machete outside nightclub in Long Bush
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A man remains hospitalised in serious condition at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after he was attacked by a man with a machete outside a nightclub in Long Bush at the weekend.
Probe into attempted armed robbery on VG leads to discovery of cannabis farm
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– On Friday, May 31, 2024, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted several search operations on Virgin Gorda as part of investigations into the attempted armed robbery at Leverick Bay Resort on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
VI’s 70th Emancipation Festival promoted in Atlanta!
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly promoted the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival in Atlanta, Georgia.
3 to contest Miss Jr BVI Pageant in July
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Miss Junior BVI Pageant for the 70th edition of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will see three young ladies contesting for the crown.
VI’s Premier Dr the Honourable Wheatley turns 44 today, June 2, 2024
FATS HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s young Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) turns 44 today, June 2, 2024. Dr Wheatley, who is the Virgin Islands’ fourth Premier, was born on June 2, 1980.
Asha A.S. Hyndman crowned Miss Teen BVI 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Aspiring ophthalmologist Asha A.S. Hyndman has been crowned Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2024. The pageant was held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Lady Smith in charge; Acting as Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is on duty travel from Saturday, June 1 until June 11, 2024.
Remarks by Hon Kye M. Rymer on start of 2024 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Greetings fellow Virgin Islanders. As we approach another hurricane season, it is crucial that we remain vigilant and prepared. This year's Atlantic Hurricane Season is already proving to be an active one, as evidenced by the flash floods experienced in early May. These events have served as a wake-up call, alerting us to the areas that require immediate attention to mitigate flooding during inclement weather.
Legislators could have salary withheld over non-compliance to Register of Interest Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a proposal that the House of Assembly (HoA) has its own independent system of accountability, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Legislators will soon be suspended and have their salary withheld for non-compliance to the Register of Interest Act as it relates to declaring their interest.