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VI's Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite competes @ Tom Jones Invitational
GAINESVILLE, Florida, USA- National Record Holder in the 100m, Rikkoi A. R. Brathwaite was back in superb running form over the weekend, competing at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida.
USVI man beats girlfriend who got ride home from sister's dad
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man in the [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) is before the criminal courts faced with multiple charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend.
An NDP Gov't should not be the ones welcoming inaugural direct flight by AA– Verne H.E. Browne
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Verne H.E Browne, who is also a barrister, has called on the people of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to ensure the National Democratic Party (NDP) does not enter government to be the ones welcoming the inaugural flight from Miami to the Virgin Islands by American Airlines.
Moderate chance of brief passing morning showers today, April 16, 2023- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shallow low-level patches embedded within a moderate trade wind flow could move across the area and lead to a moderate chance for shower activity over and around the islands occasionally during the next 24 hours.
Could VI see its first female Premier after the 2023 Elections?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Since the Virgin Islands (VI) moved to a ministerial system some 56 years ago, there has never been a woman as Chief Minister or Premier of the territory.
Lenora Delville Primary bleacher gets fresh paint thanks to Chad C. George
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As the 2023 General Elections race heats up in the Virgin Islands (VI), the bleachers at the Lenora Delville Primary School in Capoons Bay, Tortola have received a fresh coat of paint under an initiative by independent First District candidate, Mr Chad C. George.
HoA to validate status of some 688 persons from Fast-Track programme - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that legislators will be heading back to the House of Assembly as early as Monday, April 17, 2023, to handle a matter with implications in the democratic process of the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands.
13 named storms predicted for 2023 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Uncertainty is the watchword for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasters have shared as part of the Tropical Weather Conference taking place in San Antonio, Texas.
Housing rebuild grant recipient receives first $50k cheque
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Health and Social Development has taken another step in its housing recovery efforts by issuing a housing rebuild grant to beneficiary, Mr. Ted Rabsatt who is the recipient of a $150k grant.
Car bursts into flames @ Skelton Bay Lot in Fish Bay Tortola
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Sometime around 8:30 last evening Friday, April 14, 2023, a car caught on fire in this Skelton Bay Lot in Fish Bay, Tortola.