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February 7th, 2023
VI made ‘big mistake’ in not accepting UK loan guarantee- Dr Pickering

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says it was a big mistake for the Virgin Islands Government to not take up a United Kingdom (UK) £300M loan guarantee offer for hurricane recovery and infrastructure development.

February 7th, 2023
Rhodni A. Skelton Out! As Deputy Director of Tourism

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After 19 years at the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB), Mr Rhodni A. Skelton has exited the entity, where he last held the position of Deputy Director of Tourism.

February 7th, 2023
Customers still complain about banks, especially non-working ATMs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Immediately after the Covid-19 pandemic (2020/2021), many residents complained to our newsroom about the treatment by banks, with long lines of residents standing outside in the rain and scorching sun for hours.

February 7th, 2023
Dr Smith said Jaspert asked him about corruption before becoming VI Governor

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Premier Dr D. Orlando Smith says a precursor to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands (VI) came as a result of people in the territory continuously complaining to the British government about corruption in the VI government.

February 7th, 2023
Burnt vehicle found Threadfalls suspected to be shooter’s getaway vehicle

THREADFALLS, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that a vehicle was discovered burning at Threadfalls last night, February 6, 2023, leading to speculation it may be the getaway vehicle in the murder of Yan Edwards.

February 7th, 2023
UPDATE: Yan Edwards is man killed in EE

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Aware that next of kin has been informed, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can disclose that the man gunned down at a bar in East End has been identified as Yan Edwards.

February 6th, 2023
Lesmore Smith reminds public he is contesting 2023 General Election

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With candidates being declared for the 2023 General Election, Businessman Lesmore Smith has seized the opportunity to remind the public he will also be in the fray, as an At Large candidate with Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).

February 6th, 2023
SSB accepting applications for remaining homes @Joe’s Hill Manor Estate

JOE’S HILL, Tortola, VI- The Social Security Board (SSB), from today, February 6, 2023, resumed accepting applications for the remaining homes at The Joe’s Hill Manor Estate.

February 6th, 2023
Progressive United 2023 Elections slate still a work in progress – Hon Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– Progressive United (PU), the four-year-old political movement founded by senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is still working to finalise both its At-Large and District candidates for the 2023 elections. This is according to its Chairman Hon Fraser.

February 6th, 2023
Man in USVI accused of trying to rob elderly woman

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A man accused of trying to rob an elderly woman appeared in court to face theft and weapons charges.

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