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Hon Smith to launch Territory wide 'cleanup' programme in December
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the development of vibrant, clean and healthy communities being a priority of Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the former Deputy Premier has announced she will be launching the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme in December.
The VIP has practiced ‘leaving no district behind’- Former Speaker Willock
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock said the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has not left any opposition members’ district behind.
Waste oil eyesore near Crafts Alive promptly cleaned up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An eyesore consisting of waste oil at dumpsters near Crafts Alive, a highly trafficked area for tourists, was quickly resolved, according to Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon.
CCTV upgrades coming for Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that upgrades to the CCTV cameras on Tortola by year end bringing the total number of CCTV cameras on the island to 100.
Another stolen election, or did ‘AI’ steal the deal?
Alred C. Frett
Some we Win and Some we Lose:
It was a sad day when Kamala and Supporters did everything right, but the end results appear to turn out wrong… As a result of the Results, Many experienced a sense of disbelief, grief, anger, helplessness and hopelessness… However, they should not blame themselves because it is as likely that Trump did not win, nor did Kamala lose normally… Instead, Artificial Intelligence won and Democracy lost Worldwide.
RVIPF warns of Money Boys gang on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public to the operation of a criminal gang known as ‘Money Boys’ (MB) on Tortola.
Domestic Violence: ‘Are the local women abusing expatriate men?’ Zan Lewis asks
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With 65 men reported being victims of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands for the period January to September 2024, radio announcer Zan Lewis wanted to know if the male victims are generally being abused by local women.
Sex offender’s registry coming ‘as soon as practical’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Any alleged incident of sexual impropriety made against any child in this territory should be a cause of concern for all of us,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) stated has he assured the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 18, 2024, that the establishment of a sex offender’s registry is in the works.
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
7 burglaries in EE reported in past week- RVIPF
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public about a recent increase in commercial and residential burglaries across the communities in East End, Tortola, particularly within the Greenland and Long Look areas.