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Designer Morgan Creque praised by Acting Governor for advances in local fashion design
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer highlighted local fashion designer Morgan Creque for her “insatiable drive and unwavering commitment to advancing local fashion design” on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges more participation in Emancipation Celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to participate in Emancipation celebrations as a way to keep the true meaning of emancipation alive.
Couple allegedly robbed @ gunpoint in Palestina Estate
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information has reached Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) of an alleged robbery of a Hispanic couple last evening, Friday, August 2, 2024 in the Palestina Estate, Tortola.
UPDATE: Lettsome takes 2nd in final race on Day 2 of Dinghy IlCA7 @ Olympics
MARSEILLE, France- Virgin Islands Olympic sailor Thad A. Lettsome posted a 2nd place finish in Race 4 of 10 as he competed in the second day of racing in the Men’s Dinghy ILCA7 today, Friday, August 2, in Marseille, France.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola to launch annual car raffle today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Changan brand of vehicles sold by Tortola Auto Group (TAG) is swiftly growing in popularity in the Virgin Islands.
‘Elevator Hill’ got a bush cutting face lift!
PARSONS, Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, VI- The bushes have been whipping vehicles, brushing pedestrians and even lassoing animals for months in the area of Parsons in the Sea Cows Bay area of Tortola and up what is referred to as ‘Elevator Hill’.
Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.
Deputy Premier blasts AG's Chambers for delaying business grants programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has lashed out at the Attorney General's Chambers for the delay in approvals under the Mirco, Small and Medium Sized Grants Programme.
Vetting provision will discourage locals from applying for certain jobs- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has bashed the Service Commissions (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a deterrent for locals wishing to join the public service, particularly HM Customs, Immigration Department and His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Service.
Emancipation today is about protecting our rights as a people: A BVI perspective
E. Benito Wheatley
Every year the British Virgin Islands as a post-slavery society commemorates Emancipation in celebration of our freedom as a people. This year marks 190 years.
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