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RCOT $25K cash raffle draw happening today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Rotary Club of Tortola twenty-five thousand dollars cash raffle will be held today, August 31, 2024, and proceeds will go towards supporting efforts for cancer treatment at BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Statistics is King
By Dickson C. Igwe
The first of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
VI's Adaejah T. Hodge wins 200m gold in Lima
LIMA, Peru, SA- Adaejah T. Hodge, 18, has won the Virgin Islands' first gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
'It's clear we will not meet that deadline' - Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August 31, 2024 deadline for completion of implementation of recommendations under the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) will not be met, Governor Daniel Pruce has said, confirming our first and accurate article on August 29, 2024.
Rehabilitation works begin on Old Administration Building
MAIN STREET, Road Town, Tortola, VI- Rehabilitation works have begun on the Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola following initial delays caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Business Watch: Klass Electronics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Klass Electronics located in the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park, is where you want to go for all your back-to-school electronic needs.
UPDATE: Hodge blazes into final of Women's 200m in Lima
LIMA, Peru, SA- Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge has put herself in a position to capture another medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
No suspension of VI Constitution, Governor’s portion in CoI not completed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the United Kingdom’s appointed Governor Daniel Pruce announced in May, 2024, that he has given a final extension on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations until August 31, 2024, the chatting class has been in uproar.
VI native D'Joni Scatliffe awarded football scholarship to Syracuse University
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- A Virgin Islands (VI) native who now resides in the United States has received a full scholarship to Syracuse University in New York.
Dame Janice M. Pereira appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council
LONDON, England, UK- Former Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Chief Justice, Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, has been appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Approximately 150 benefit from 1st District back-to-school event
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Residents of the First District and their elected representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court in West End on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to wish students of the district success and to provide supplies to help them on their journey in the 2024/2025 academic school year.
Adaejah T. Hodge takes 100m Silver @ World Athletics U20 C/Ships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage sprint sensation from the Virgin Islands (VI) Adaejah T. Hodge overcame a sluggish start to the Women’s 100m Final at the World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru to claim a silver medal on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Low pressure area in Atlantic being monitored
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a few days, a low pressure area could form in the central portion of the Tropical Atlantic, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported.
HireBVI hosting Issa Back2School Wet Fete this Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Issa Back2School Wet Fete organised by HireBVI will be held this Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School from 12:00 PM.
Teachers with only Associate's Degrees or less told to ‘upskill’ themselves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe has encouraged educators in the Virgin Islands (VI) to advance their education.
‘Swift actions’ prevented a possible major catastrophe- Delta Petroleum
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Delta Petroleum has expressed gratitude to the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and its staff at the service station in Pasea for their quick action that prevented what could have been a major disaster on August 27, 2024.
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Governor assents to Crown Lands Management Act, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two bills that fulfil the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations were recently assented to by Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce.
UPDATE: Hodge through to 100m Final @ World U20 Championships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge has put herself in an early position to medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, after qualifying for the Final of the Women's 100m.
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.
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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.
UN Special Committee on Decolonisation on visiting mission to VI from today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, currently chaired by Menissa Rambally of Saint Lucia, will undertake a visiting mission to the Virgin Islands from today, August 26 to 27, 2024.
Late night high-speed boat chase reported in WE; Shots allegedly fired
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Local and US Virgin Islands law enforcement authorities were allegedly engaged in a high-speed boat chase in the West End area of Tortola last night, August 25, 2024.
3 firearms, large cache of ammo recovered in Purcell Estate; Man on bail arrested
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who is out on bail was arrested and three firearms, along with ammunition, were recovered in Purcell Estate on Saturday night, August 24, 2024, when the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continued its special operation, conducting intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots.
UPDATE: VG’s Tanieka A. T. Gludd wins 2024 Adult Spelling Bee
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- For the third year running, the winner of the Adult Spelling Bee has hailed from Virgin Gorda.
CDB gives go ahead to procurement process for WE Ferry Terminal construction
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received a "No Objection" from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance the procurement process for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal and temporary facility.
VI mourns death of education stalwart Elroy A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been saddened at the passing of education stalwart and son of the soil Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, who died on August 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
'Have extra supply of medication' during peak hurricane season- Chief of Drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs Gracia Wheatley Smith is urging residents to have a sufficient supply of medication supply as the Territory enters the peak of the hurricane season.
Over 500 back-to-school items given away by Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in collaboration with sponsors including the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, NAGICO Insurance, and others are hosting the 2024 District 9 Back-to-school event today, August 24, 2024.
New legislations suggest 'takeover' is happening- Hon. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has opined that certain pieces of legislation coming before the House of Assembly (HoA) seem to suggest a takeover is happening without the Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) being suspended.
USVI: VIPD investigating discovery of 2 bodies in burnt vehicle
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FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department’s (VIPD) Criminal Investigation Bureau has opened an investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals found in a burnt vehicle near the beach adjacent to the former Good Hope School in Frederiksted.
Adaejah T. Hodge to compete @ World Athletics U20 C/ships in Lima
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge, fresh off her inspiring performances in Paris, will represent the Virgin Islands (VI) at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru later this month.
First Pres Obama with Kenyan father, now VP Harris with Jamaican Dad!
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA- The United States of America (USA) made history in 2008 when they elected Barack H. Obama (D) as the 44th President of the United States.
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