Thirty-four residents are newly registered as British citizens after previously being naturalised as British overseas territory citizens, government announced. During a ceremony on Sept. 8 at Government House, they recited …
September 22, 2023
September 21, 2023
Plane lands on Anegada, then burns
Early yesterday morning, a plane landed without authorisation at Anegada’s Captain Auguste George Airport, police said. “Shortly after landing, a fire of unknown origin engulfed the aircraft,” Police Information Officer …
September 18, 2023
Virgin Islands hosting talks on illicit finance
As the United Kingdom and her overseas territories prepare for the annual Joint Ministerial Council in November in London, they sent representatives to the Virgin Islands last week for a …
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September 15, 2023
Fort Hill man charged for pistol
Keshawn Baronville, 30, of Fort Hill, was charged with carrying a firearm without a licence and three counts of possession of explosives in connection with a semi-automatic pistol found during …
September 15, 2023
Two charged in separate Road Town burglaries
Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department recently charged two men for separate burglaries in Road Town. Howard Hughes, 53, of no fixed place of abode, was charged with burgling the …
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September 15, 2023
United Kingdom destroyer here on ‘routine visit’
A Royal Navy destroyer docked in Road Town on Monday morning for a routine visit as part of a Caribbean deployment focused on hurricane support and drug interdiction, according to …
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September 14, 2023
Market Square project nearly complete
Government is putting the finishing touches on Road Town’s Market Square, which has been operational since February, Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said last week. “The completion of the …
September 14, 2023
Main Street section to be two-way
As part of government’s efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Road Town by 35 percent, the section of Main Street between Joes Hill and Flemming Street will soon accommodate two-way …
September 14, 2023
2023 on track to set cruise arrival record
Nearly half a million cruise ship tourists have already visited the territory this year, and their numbers are expected to continue climbing and set a record for 2023, according to …
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September 12, 2023
Financial Services Commission claims its website was cloned
The Financial Services Commission’s website has been cloned at a similar internet address, and the agency said it is working to decommission the fake. The purpose of the fraudulent site …
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September 12, 2023
College partners with marine industry
Outboard engines, water systems and air-conditioning have been among the topics covered as part of an ongoing Tech Workshop Series offered by H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in partnership with …
September 8, 2023
At least 188 Virgin Islands residents have dementia
The National Health Insurance database shows that at least 188 people with dementia live in the Virgin Islands, the VI Alzheimer’s Association announced this week as World Alzheimer’s Month activities …
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September 8, 2023
Gunshots reported in West End on Friday
Police received a report of gunshots in the West End area on Friday, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. Though police didn’t issue a public statement at the time, …
September 8, 2023
Virgin Islands logs fifth shooting death of 2023
A 26-year-old Butu Mountain man died after a Sunday shooting in the area of The Edge Nightclub in Long Bush, police said. Azim Yonnas — the fifth man killed by …
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September 4, 2023
Customer service centre relocates
The government’s Customer Service Care Centre has fully relocated to the first floor of the Burhym Building on De Castro Street in Road Town, according to the Deputy Governor’s Office. …
September 1, 2023
ESTA travellers warned to stick with one passport
Travellers relying on an Electronic System for Travel Authorization to travel to the United States should use the same passport to depart and re-enter this territory to avoid being inaccurately …
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September 1, 2023
House of Assembly hosts post-election seminar
Good governance, parliamentary procedure, and financial oversight are among the topics on the agenda this week as House of Assembly members undergo a post-election seminar conducted by the United Kingdom …
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September 1, 2023
‘Horsepath dip’ to be repaired
A major dip in the road at Horsepath has long caused problems for area residents and motorists passing through, but it will soon be redesigned and repaired, according to Communications …
September 1, 2023
Asphalt plant almost ready to patch potholes
Final diagnostic checks are under way at the government’s long-delayed new asphalt plant, which is expected to start producing asphalt for “test runs” filling potholes this week, according to Public …
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September 1, 2023
Gunshot reported in Belle Vue
Shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, police received a report of a gunshot fired in the Belle Vue area, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. No one was injured, …
September 1, 2023
Family Support Network burgled in Road Town
The Family Support Network’s office in Road Town was burgled on Sunday, police said. “A number of items were reported missing,” according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. “Investigations are …
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August 31, 2023
Virgin Islands helps clinch support for overseas territories
The Virgin Islands helped secure support for 13 British, Dutch, French and United States territories in the Caribbean at the recent United Nations Caribbean Small Island Developing States Regional Preparatory …
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August 30, 2023
Virgin Islands repped at travel show in Vegas
A delegation from the Virgin Islands met with travel advisors, tour operators, and media representatives during a recent event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The group — which included personnel from …
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August 28, 2023
EDITORIAL: Deadly Hawaii fires a wake-up call for VI
The heart-breaking wildfire in Hawaii this month should serve as an urgent warning to the Virgin Islands. The two archipelagos, after all, are very similar in many important respects. Both …
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August 25, 2023
Overseas territories leaders prep for London meetings
United Kingdom relations, beneficial ownership requirements, and cultural exchange were among the topics on the agenda when Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley met recently with heads of government from other …
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