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Excessive social media use blamed for students' anger & communication issues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the discussion continues on the issue of indiscipline, violence and even drug use in high schools in the territory, parents are being urged to limit their children’s use of social media and digital devices.
Road resurfacing on Joe’s Hill Road begins Monday, Feb 17
JOE'S HILL, Tortola, VI- Road resurfacing works are slated to commence on Joe’s Hill Road on Monday, February 17, at 10:00 AM.
Police to now have regular presence on ESHS campus- Education CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI —In response to rising levels of violence, drug use, and sexual misconduct among students in the Territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has deployed permanent School Resource Officers (SROs) to educational institutions, beginning with Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Financial hardship for VI families: Growing cost of care for elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is grappling with an urgent elderly care crisis.
20 receive Promise Badges from Girl Guides Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty girls received their Promise Badges and certificates during the BVI Girl Guiding Promise Ceremony on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Methodist Church Hall.
‘False information that I was assaulted’- Ag CoP Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- Speaking briefly to our newsroom moments ago, February 10, 2025, Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool denied reports in the local tabloid, Guavaberry Media, that she was assaulted by Assistant Commissioner of Police Pam Trevillion.
21 residents sign contracts for solar system STEP
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The first cohort of residents to be approved under the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP) signed their contracts yesterday, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola donates food items to FSN
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting families in need by donating a significant quantity of food items to the Family Support Network (FSN).
VICA premieres documentary on Theodolph H. Faulkner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) held the premiere of its latest captivating documentary titled: “The Faulkner Story”.
Outrage over sale of sexual enhancement 'drugs' to school children
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Prominent Virgin Islands clergyman and commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has raised the alarm over reports that sexual enhancement supplements are being sold to high school students.
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