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Keir R. Starmer wins UK election in Labour landslide
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Labour Party has won the United Kingdom (UK) general election in a landslide, with results from almost all the parliamentary seats declared. Keir R. Starmer has become the new prime minister after meeting the King.
Tia Modeste wins Mural Commission @ Road Town Jetty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Creative Waves, in partnership with the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), is delighted to announce Tia Modeste as the winning artist for the mural commission at the Arrivals Terminal of the Road Town Jetty in Tortola.
UK Police target list continues, Julian Willock’s turn!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Following the UK imposed one-man Commissioner of Inquiry (CoI) which was referred to as a conclusion that was already written, many have pointed to the inquiry as a script being followed as it relates to allegations that politicians and some senior government officers are corrupt.
RiteWay reintroduces ‘Charity Button’ feature @ store checkout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local retailer Roadtown Wholesale Trading Limited has announced that it will reintroduce its Charity Button for shoppers in the Virgin Islands.
New doctor Joshua F. Wheatley vows to return to serve VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With his eyes set on improving healthcare services in the Virgin Islands, 28-year-old Medical Doctor Joshua F. Wheatley graduated from medical residency two weeks ago with a mission to spearhead a clinic in his home country, as well as start a foundation to help young people pursue their dreams in S.T.E.M. careers.
26 honoured @ inaugural VI Icon Awards red-carpet event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With a star-studded lineup of local ‘celebrities’ at the first-ever VI Icon Awards, organisers rolled out the red carpet to honour and celebrate Virgin Islanders and other residents who have made outstanding contributions to the territory.
US prosecutors reveal more names in push for lengthy sentence for Andrew A. Fahie
MIAMI, Florida, USA- US government prosecutors have filed their objection to former Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie’s pre-sentencing report, claiming that he was a central figure in the drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy he was convicted for, rather than a bit player as his lawyers have claimed.
BDO pledges continued sponsorship for schools football league
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- “The biggest sporting event in the BVI” in terms of participation, the BDO Schools Football League, has been guaranteed the continued sponsorship of BDO for next year “and many years to come.”
T&T opens its borders to Grenada & SVG hurricane victims
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago – Following the devastation of Hurricane Beryl on regions of Grenada, and St Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Dr Keith C. Rowley has announced that children from those hurricane-ravaged islands will be allowed to enter T&T.
UPDATE: Beryl barrelling toward Jamaica after killing @ least 6 people
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
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