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VI received $965k EU grant to support local environment – Hon Turnbull
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has announced that the European Union and their partners Expertise France, have provided the Virgin Islands (VI) with a grant in the amount of 927,890 Euros or approximately $965,000 US dollars through the Overseas Countries and Territories’ Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme - RESEMBID.
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Vehicle crashes & flips on Gene Hill accident
GENE HILL, Tortola, VI – Information coming into our newsroom is that an accident occurred last evening, January 27, 2023, in the Gene Hill area where a vehicle crashed and flipped.
‘I will not succumb to the malicious attempt’- Kevon S. Lettsome
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Political aspirant Kevon S. Lettsome has accused Guavaberry Media Inc, owned by the controversial Rosemary Cindy Rosan, of being malicious, irresponsible and politically driven.
RVIPF seeks witnesses in Fort Hill fatal accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police are asking persons who were at the scene or provided care to the victim of the fatal accident on Fort Hill on January 19, 2023, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
UPDATE: Man shot on Zion Hill identified as Joel Samuel aka 'Joey'
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI- The person who was injured in a shooting on Zion Hill on the western end of Tortola last evening, January 26, 2023, has been identified as Joel Samuel aka 'Joey'.
UPDATE: Jevonte P. Wattley aka 'JD' found!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Our news centre can confirm that Jevonte P. Wattley, who was reported missing, has been found.
Unapproved activities on VI beaches will be shut down– Hon Turnbull warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turbull (R2) has warned against unauthorised use of beaches for commercial and non-commercial activities, which he says continues on beaches at Cane Garden Bay, Long Bay and Beef Island.
UK national & ex-commander of Royal Bermuda Regiment jailed for corruption
HAMILTON, Bermuda- A former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who admitted a charge of official corruption was jailed for six months on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Over 30 emergency calls @ The Baths in 2022 & no lifeguard- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services has called for lifeguards to be placed at The Baths National Park, given the area continues to receive emergency calls when the park is opened to guests.