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Woman drives burning car into Delta Gas Station @ Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A woman, on seeing her car catching afire, caused some amount of panic when she drove the burning car into the Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate in her bid to get help.
Life Changing Outreach Ministry hosted back-to-school event @ Sticket
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The churches are also involved in the annual back-to-school giveaways. To this extent, Life Changing Outreach Ministry headed by Long Look resident Mrs. Micah Lettsome did her part.
'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
BVI Scouts & Girl Guides BVI receive over $15k from RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made monetary donations to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI on Sunday, August 25, 2024, amounting to over $15,000.00.
Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Law enforcement officers reportedly came under fire while on a high-speed boat chase on the night of Sunday, August 25, 2024.
UPDATE: Man charged after stop-and-check operation
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest and subsequent charging of a 28-year-old man following an intelligence-led, stop-and-check operation, on Friday, August 23, 2024, which was part of a concerted effort to address recent incidents of public disorder.
AK-47 recovered after high-speed vehicle chase ends in accident; Male seriously injured
HAWK'S NEST, East End, Tortola, VI- An Ak-47 was taken off the streets and one man was left nursing serious injuries after a vehicle being pursued by police in the East End area on Sunday night, August 25, 2024, went over an embankment.
Public Service Management Bill 2024 must not conflict with constitution- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged comments from both the Government and Opposition sides of the aisle that the Public Service Management Bill 2024 requires some changes before it can be passed in the House of Assembly.
After 4 mths on medical leave, FS Frett returns to work
MARKET SQUARE, Road Town, Tortola, VI- It was on April 5, 2024, when Financial Secretary (FS) Jeremiah G. A. Frett was rushed to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.
Public Service Management Bill 'looks good on paper' but...- Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said the Public Service Management Bill looks good on paper but seems incomplete.