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March 7th, 2024
349 motorcycles & scooters licensed in 2023- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the debate continues about the misuse of motorcycles and motor scooters on the roads in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recorded an increase in their licensing in 2023.

March 7th, 2024
UPDATE: Gov’t to consult with stakeholders on use of jet skis in VI– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the use of jet skis remains restricted in the [British] Virgin Islands, a draft policy for their use in the territory’s waters has been created ahead of a consultation process to decide the way forward.

March 7th, 2024
VI Mental Health Services Unit recognised internationally- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Mental Health Services Unit of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has been recognised at an international level for its work through its ‘Mindful Campaign’, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has informed.

March 6th, 2024
Local Hakim T. Creque is Virgin Gorda’s 1st full-time magistrate

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mr Hakim T. Creque has been appointed Magistrate by His Excellency, the Governor Daniel Pruce with effect from March 5, 2024, in accordance with Section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

March 6th, 2024
VI officially removed from French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a Statement by the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered at the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, on the VI being removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

March 6th, 2024
Willock expresses disappointment in racetrack saga; Wants matter resolved

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has again expressed his disappointment in the continued standoff between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Thomas family over a lease agreement for lands at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.

March 6th, 2024
UPDATE: 60 bales of cocaine seized following boat chase- RVIPF

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said the joint operation between the US Virgin Islands and local authorities last night, March 5, 2024, has resulted in the most substantial sea seizure to date, as some 60 bales of cocaine were seized.

March 6th, 2024
VI Business Banking Expo coming in 2nd Quarter of 2024- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said a banking exposition, which she expects will deliver "substantial benefits" to the Virgin Islands community, will be held in the second quarter of 2024.

March 6th, 2024
Gov Daniel Pruce makes ‘official introduction’ to public service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a hybrid extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Governor Daniel Pruce met with over 250 public officers for his “official introduction” to the Public Service.

March 6th, 2024
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite VI residents to special events on ‘death & resurrection’

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- During March 2024, Jehovah’s Witnesses will be launching a special campaign to invite fellow residents of the [British] Virgin Islands to two special events.

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