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Practice safe & accountable use of weed cutters- RVIPF & City Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the Office of the City Manager have issued a joint appeal to residents and contractors involved in grounds maintenance following a notable increase in reports of property damage caused by weed cutters and similar equipment across Road Town and surrounding areas.
Anegadians are ‘rightfully pissed off’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said Anegadians’ push for their own representative in the House of Assembly (HoA) is because they want the deeds to their land, which their previous representatives have failed to deliver.
Protect students from alcohol @Emancipation Festival- Ministry of Education urges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is appealing to the Virgin Islands community to ensure students are protected this Emancipation Festival season by refraining from providing them with alcoholic beverages.
Residents urged to follow rules to protect QE II Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands are reminded that the Queen Elizabeth II Park is a shared community space that requires everyone to observe its rules to protect its grounds, structures, and wildlife.
VG power outages due to issues with T&D System- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has disclosed that following investigations, the cause of frequent power outages on Virgin Gorda is due to issues with the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System.
'Wrap It Up' Campaign launched to promote safe festival practices
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to advocate for safe festival practices with the launch of its annual Wrap it Up Campaign.
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Serving others or serving self
Alred C. Frett
The Challenges We Face on a Daily Basis:
We are not alone, and I would know nothing, have nothing, and be nothing without People, so it should be easy to understand why I regard whatever I am, or have, as belonging to the People… I try to meet this commitment with our Employees and Patients, even when Governmental Agencies try to block or hinder the process… Sometimes it seems like they have nothing to do but focus on keeping us down.
Outstanding Virgin Islanders awarded @VI Icon Awards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Alton A. Bertie walked away with the Man of the Year Award at the 2026 Virgin Islands Icon Awards on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Faulkner & Varlack named winners of Mosquito Awareness Week Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division has recognised two outstanding students for their winning entries in the 2026 Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week Art and Poetry Competition.
VG landfill reopens following fire
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has reopened for normal operations following the successful containment of a fire there on July 3, 2026.
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