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Opposition vows to reintroduce Vote of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A No Confidence Motion will be brought again against the Virgin Islands Party's incumbent administration, according to Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull.
Plans afoot for VI to compete in 2025 World Surfing Games & World Junior Surf C/Ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI National Surfing Association (NSA) is excited about what the future holds for surfing in the Territory, as the newly established association makes plans to participate in international surfing championships this year.
Increases in Crown Lands pricing due to leases not being reviewed- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The increase in the prices of Crown Land has been explained as being due to leases not being reviewed as per the conditions within them over the years.
The Mother of all Parties! Patsy C. Lake turns 80 in high grandeur!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town was transformed into an oasis of beauty, splendour, oh it was pleasurable to behold. The décor was a work of art, with high-end taste, colours and you would not have missed the red carpet.
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus M. Garvey Jr
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Washington DC, USA- In his last full day in office, President Joseph R. Biden on Sunday, January 19, 2025, posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.
Fast life, fast demise; the cost is immense—Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—“The fast life only leads to a fast demise. You may gain temporary riches, but the cost is immense. Your life, your freedom, and the heartache and heartbreak that you bring to your loved ones will live forever.”
9 complete Safeguarding Course ahead of Youth Cricket Coaching Programme
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) has reached a significant milestone in the development of youth cricket by successfully hosting a Safeguarding Course for coaches.
Govt advances plans for world-class Prospect Reef Resort re-development
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has issued a formal invitation for suitably qualified individuals or firms to express their interest in the long-term development of the Prospect Reef Resort.
Opposition Leader denies knowledge of internal coup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a candid exchange during a joint Opposition press conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), denied knowledge of an alleged internal coup within the Opposition ranks but confirmed discussions aimed at fostering unity among Opposition parties.
Fire destroys restaurant in VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, VI- A restaurant in Virgin Gorda was completely destroyed by fire last evening, Friday, January 17, 2025.