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Hundreds take part in East End Rise & Shine
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The streets of East End were taken over by revellers when the Rise and Shine for the Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival was held on August 7, 2024.
VI Gov't launches Small Business Grant Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a Small Business Development Grant Programme to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.
When will the VI get a local Commissioner of Police?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mark Collins, a British National, is still on the job as Commissioner of Police (CoP) of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). He has been accused by his fellow police officers of some 55 counts of wrongdoing, including damming allegations of destruction of evidence, perverting the course of justice, defamation and interference with administrative justice and interference with the promotion process in the RVIPF.
Business Watch: Blanc du Nil & Tropical Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retail Therapy continued on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with a visit to Blanc du Nil and Tropical Tortola at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
Sports Minster Hon Sharie B. de Castro congratulates VI Olympians
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has extended congratulations to the four Olympians from the Virgin Islands (VI) currently in Paris.
Culture Mass for Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Day 2 today
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- A Culture Mass is what today, August 9, 2024, at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta has been named, bringing the [British] Virgin Islands’ culture to the fore.
UPDATE: NBVI & some govt entities closing early for McMaster's Watch Party
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI), along with some government entities in the [British] Virgin Islands, is showing national pride by closing early in order to facilitate their employees' attendance at the Watch Party for Kyron A. McMaster, who is set to compete in the Finals of the Men’s 400m Hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Rena's Festiville set ablaze with Cultural Extravaganza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola- The stage was once again set ablaze last night, August 7, 2024, at Rena’s Festiville as the [British] Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival continued with Cultural Extravaganza.
Adam O & Travie Rozae honoured @ Inaugural Kickin It ‘Toast Gala’
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI– On a night filled with celebration, Kickin It held its inaugural gala, ‘Toast’, that brought together Virgin Islands culture, creativity and community.
We need a Governor who doesn't go away 'in midst of emancipation celebration'-Rev Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce's absence during this year's 70th Emancipation Festival may be an act of God paving the way for a son of the soil, Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, to hold the post during this significant period.
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