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Male motorscooter rider injured in accident on Sir Francis Drake Highway
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A young male motorscooter rider suffered injuries following an accident on Sir Francis Drake Highway, in the area of The Bluffs, this morning, Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Premier warns public against sharing unredacted info from leaked Audit Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has warned against the public sharing of “unredacted” information contained in the Assistance Grants Audit Report, which was recently leaked allegedly by a Member of Cabinet.
Troy E. Christopher eying a run for D2 seat
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Troy E. Christopher, the son of the late legislator Deloris Christopher, will make a run for the Second District seat in the 2023 general elections.
Ron R. Potter In! Moleto A. Smith Jr Out! as Chairman of BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A former Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Mr Ron R. Potter, will now stand at the helm of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) as Chairman for a period of three years, starting March 15, 2023.
Car slams into back of pickup truck @ Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Rush hour traffic proceeding West on James Walter Francis Drive, in the area of the traffic lights in Pasea Estate, was reduced to one lane, following a collision between two vehicles this morning, Thursday, March 9, 2023.
New funeral home opens in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– With the motto, ‘Celebrating life, one family at a time!’, Majestic Life Funeral Home and Crematory Services Inc, is the Virgin Islands’ latest funeral home. It is located in Baughers Bay, Tortola.
International Women's Day: VIP honours Digital Creator Kyra J. James
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of International Women’s Day being observed today, March 8, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has recognised the accomplishments of Kyra J. James, creator of the popular video blog 'Kickin’ it with Kyra'.
'Don’t be a silent bystander' in 2023 Election- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Government Consultant and radio personality Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said that despite lingering doubts by the population of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), citizens must ensure they register to vote in the upcoming elections.
RVIPF female officers selected to train as women in policing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two female RVIPF officers are among officers from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories selected to attend training for women in policing to mark International Women’s Day.
Commerce House evacuated after fire alarm triggered
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work in Commerce House, a 4-story office complex in Road Town, came to a halt this morning, March 8, 2023, when the building was evacuated after a fire alarm went off.