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VI keen on establishing tourism links with Brazil– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Following his return from the recent Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands is looking to establish tourism links with Brazil.
VI sailors secure podium finishes @ St Maarten Heineken Regatta
SIMPSON BAY, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten- The flag of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) was well represented at the 44th Heineken Regatta in Sint Maarten from February 29-March 3, 2024, as two teams from the VI finished second overall in their respective classes.
VI’s T.B. Lettsome Airport now second busiest route for Puerto Rico
BEEF ISLAND, VI - With almost 400 monthly flights, the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) which is the gateway to the [British] Virgin Islands, is now the second busiest airport for flights from Puerto Rico.
UPDATE: Three charged for illegal guns, drugs after police search operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have charged three persons in relation to the firearms, ammunition, and drugs found on Friday, March 1, in Purcell Estate.
Wreaths laid in remembrance of H. Lavity Stoutt today March 4, 2024
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As today’s March 4, 2024, Commemorative Celebration for the late H. Lavity Stoutt gets on the way under the theme “A Flashback on H. Lavity Stoutt’s Impact,” persons gather this morning for the annual wreath laying ceremony.
Man & two minors arrested for illegal Gun during traffic stop in St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI - A man and two minors were arrested on Friday following a traffic stop by Officers of the Special Operations Bureau in the Peter’s Rest area, close to the Cool Out Bar and Restaurant, according to the VIPD.
Premier & delegation attended prestigious Scholarship Luncheon in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has led a delegation in support of the Dr. Norwell Harrigan Memorial Scholarship Luncheon held in St. Thomas, in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).
High Surf advisory in effect for VI until Thursday, March 7, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Decreasing moisture levels in the atmosphere, as a high-pressure ridge pushes into the area, will gradually restrict shower activity over and around the islands during the next 24 hours in the Virgin Islands Today, March 4, 2024.
Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite bows out in Semis @ World Indoor C/Ships
GLASGOW, Scotland- Virgin Islands’ sprinter Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Men’s 60M Finals at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Education Month 2024 begins with a 'STEAMing Scavenger Hunt'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Educators from across the Territory are observing Education Month 2024 with several activities, including a STEAMing Scavenger Hunt.
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