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Set It Off begin defence of Summer Jam title with win over Without A Doubt
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2024 Summer Jam League tipped off at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 27, 2024, when Tortola’s Set It Off began the defence of their A Division title with victory over Without A Doubt.
UPDATE: South Cardinal Buoy @ Beef Island Bluff 'back on station'
BEEF ISLAND, VI- The South Cardinal Buoy located at The Beef Island Bluff in Sir Francis Drake Channel is back on station following repairs.
Emancipation Exhibition to debut @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition will be showcased at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
‘Put away the guns’ & come to the festival village- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called for a gun-free remainder of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Return VIF&FC 'to being a free-standing committee'- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has made it clear she does not support the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being under the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) or any statutory body.
VG United edge Wolues to lift 2024 FA Cup
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The young legs of Virgin Gorda United, coupled with a little luck, did the job for the visitors as they edged past Wolues, 2-1, in a bruising encounter in the final of the FA Cup at the football field in Greenland on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
National Security Council condemns 'heinous' weekend shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed condolences to the family and friends of Jareem A. Todman who was shot and killed on Sunday, July 28, 2024, near Road Town Market Square, as well as those of Nashawnta Smith who was shot on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Scrub Island Resort launches summer 'specials' for locals, USVI & PR
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has launched its summer special for locals, and residents of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico.
Festival Village honouree Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe ready to get cooking
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Celebrations Festival honouree Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe, better known as ‘Rena’, said she feels “fantastic” and “good” to have the main festival village of the 70th [British] Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival named after her.
Premier Wheatley attending CARICOM Heads of Gov't meeting in Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, WI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in St George’s, Grenada attending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting.
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