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VI-born stenographer Kimesha Smith enjoying success in US’ judicial arena
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- Tortola-born Kimesha Smith is a testament to never giving up on dreams even when the going gets tough.
Police officer arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into HM Prison
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating a report about one of its officers attempting to smuggle contraband into His Majesty's Prison on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Bayside Blazers to participate in regional basketball tournament in St Maarten
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Despite the sport of basketball in the Territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) on a go-slow, the Bayside Blazers Basketball Team will be one of two teams to represent the VI in the regional Dreams to Reality Foundation Annual ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament in Dutch St Maarten from July 14-20, 2024.
Francis Lettsome Primary ‘Wildcats’ are SVA 2024 Cheerleading Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hard work and thorough preparation paid off for Francis Lettsome Primary School ‘Wildcats’ as they impressed the judges to be crowned Sports Vision Academy (SVA) 2024 Cheerleading Champions.
Spaces still available for RBVIYC’s summer sailing camp
NANNY CAY, VI- Among the many summer camps in July and August is an exciting sailing camp organised by the Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC).
UPDATE: Man arrested for allegedly shooting female @ UP's Cineplex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police have arrested a male in relation to the shooting of a female at UP's Cineplex last night, July 6, 2024.
King Charles III hails VI/UK's ‘ever-growing cooperation’ on 'important global issues'
LONDON, United Kingdom- King Charles III, born Charles Philip Arthur George, in his congratulatory message to the [British] Virgin Islands on Virgin Islands Day on July 1, 2024, has hailed the cooperation between the United Kingdom (UK) and the VI on environmental issues.
Premier Wheatley congratulates new UK PM Keir R. Starmer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir R. Starmer, on his victory at the polls.
Hurricane Beryl highlights ‘a very dangerous era’ for climate change- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the still active Hurricane Beryl which ravaged the region has highlighted that the territory is facing a dangerous era for climate change.
Parking restricted on RT Festival Grounds until August 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Drivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being advised that effective immediately, persons will not be permitted to park on the Road Town Festival Grounds, as preparations get on the way to facilitate the 70th Festival Celebrations.