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Fixing incinerator by 3rd quarter of 2024 a 'top priority' for Gov't– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the road to building a more green and sustainable [British] Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says fixing the incinerator at Pockwood Pond remains a top priority for his government.
BVIOC says it does not have authority to intervene in BVIBF election impasse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has said it has been approached by several basketball stakeholders to intervene in the current impasse affecting the sport in the territory.
Public alerted about spike in burglaries on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has alerted the public that there continue to be elevated numbers of commercial and residential burglaries in certain areas on Tortola.
Ex-political candidate Coy W. Levons returns as Director of Civil Aviation
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Anegadian and former political candidate in the 2023 Virgin Islands (VI) general elections with the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP), Mr Coy W. Levons is back at the Civil Aviation Department.
‘Prepare for the unexpected’ this hurricane season- Deputy CEHO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The hurricane season is upon us and we want to take this time to reiterate the importance of preparing for the unexpected. Depending on the intensity of the hurricane, power outages occur which increases the susceptibility of perishable food and that is why it is important that persons know how to prepare.”
Cameron Todman of Alexandrina Maduro Primary wins National Spelling Bee
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After an intense battle, Cameron Todman of Alexandrina Maduro Primary emerged the winner of the 2024 National Spelling Bee Primary Competition held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
ESHS’ Adrianne Thomas is 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism is Miss Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
UPDATE: VI show courage in 0-3 defeat to Guatemala
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands put up a strong showing against Guatemala in their debut match of the group stages of the CONCACAF leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at A. O. Shirley Ground on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
UPDATE: Police hunting gunman in Bath & Turtle robbery
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) are on the hunt for a lone gunman who pounced on the Bath and Turtle Restaurant on Virgin Gorda last evening June 8, 2024, taking cash and escaping on foot.
‘Reward and Recognition Service’ held for HMP staff Learning Achievements
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- A ‘Reward and Recognition Service’ was recently held for staff at His Majesty’s Prison who completed over 1300 learning hours since the start of the 2024 year.