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Keithroy Smith charged for burglary committed @ villa on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 21-year-old male was charged with burglary at a villa on Virgin Gorda.
No one believes BVIEC is 'subsidising' electricity cost– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline said although the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is subsidising electricity in the VI, as claimed by the Government and the corporation, not many believe that is so due to the large amounts still being made to pay by consumers.
Maples Group pledges US$70k towards new Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, along with entity formation and management services in the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the VI with a US $70,000 donation.
Pickering-Maynard sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for drug smuggling plot
MIAMI, Florida, USA- United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams today, June 20, 2024, sentenced former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to 9 years in prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot that also implicated her son Kadeem S. Maynard and former premier Andrew A. Fahie.
Shaina M. Smith-Archer appointed RDA’s Director of Programme Delivery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Mrs Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery.
Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first local Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Vehicles parked in bus stop @ RT Market Square risk being towed- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists have been urged to desist from parking their vehicles in the area designated as a bus stop at the Road Town Market Square.
HLSCC to host dynamic summer camp for youths aged 9-15 for 3rd consecutive year
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – This summer, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to ignite the imaginations of young learners with its third annual Summer Camp, tailored for children 9 through 15 years of age.
VI & UN Refugee agency strengthen ties as C’bean irregular migration rises
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The Virgin Islands and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to strengthen engagement between the two, as the Caribbean region is seeing a steady rise in irregular migration, alongside an increase in asylum cases and the number of refugees across the subregion.
Malone, Hodge & Brathwaite expected to feature @ BVIAA National C/Ships this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some of the Virgin Islands’ biggest talents, including Chantel E. Malone, Adaejah T. Hodge and Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite will be in action when the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024.
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