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World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2024 – Unleashing the Potential of Technology within YOU through Education
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated on May 17 annually since its establishment in 1969. The observance of WTISD aims to raise awareness about the benefits that internet and other communication technologies can bring to societies, as well as ways to bridge the digital divide.
NCL promises to deliver almost 400K cruise tourists in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sharing a projection of some 250,000 total passengers for 2024, an official of Norwegian Cruise Line has promised to deliver even more tourists to the VI’s shores come 2025.
Police confirm shooting death of two men @ Huntum’s Ghut bar
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Police in the Virgin Islands have confirmed the shooting death of two men after 1:00 AM this morning, Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Huntum’s Ghut area on the main island of Tortola.
Update: Power fully restored on Anegada after 'technical difficulties'
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Around 4:00 pm today, May 16, 2024, electricity was fully restored on the island of Anegada according to both residents and confirmed by the BVI Electricity Corporation after a period of outage.
UPDATE: Inmates charged over May 12, 2024, HMP stabbing
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on a stabbing incident that occurred at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) on May 12, 2024, inmates connected to the incident have been charged.
Nearly 150 boys & girls taking part in SVA basketball leagues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One hundred and forty-nine (149) boys and girls are taking part in the Sports Vision Academy (SVA) basketball leagues which got underway at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
ESHS & Ciboney School of Excellence win Secondary Division Foreign Language Bowl
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Elmore Stoutt High School and Ciboney School of Excellence emerged champions of the Secondary Division Foreign Language Bowl, which was held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre Activity Hall in Baughers Bay on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
NCL official blasts ‘rumour’ of Norwegian Cruise Line pulling out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An official from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has blasted a rumour that the cruise line intends to pull out of the [British] Virgin Islands market and that the cancellations of five calls to the territory in April 2024, were a sign of such intentions.
Wolues FC are National League Champions!
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Courtesy of a hard-fought 3-2 victory over nearest rivals and title contenders, Islanders FC, Wolues FC have claimed their first-ever National League Championship. Their latest win at the Greenland Football Field on May 12, 2024, saw them reach an unassailable forty-five points with one game remaining; four points clear at the top of the standings.
Gov't made good progress in key areas by listening to people– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a message on the Government’s one year in office, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said the creation of the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade (MFSLT) marked a significant shift in focus for the Territory's economic development.