If you hear Christmas music playing from trucks in the days before Dec. 25, it may just be “Santa” coming to the territory. This Christmas marks the 20th year that …
After eight months, tourists welcomed back
As the late afternoon sun beat down on the tarmac of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, two flights carrying visitors touched down. Aboard one of the planes …
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Lions to light tree on Sunday
A series of holiday activities hosted by the Lions Club of Tortola will kick off at 6 p.m. on Sunday with the annual Christmas tree lighting and concert at the …
Virgin Islands delegation attends virtual JMC meeting
This week Premier Andrew Fahie is leading a Virgin Islands delegation to the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council being held virtually from Monday through today. The response to the …
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24 tech graduates earn certificates
Twenty-four graduates of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification programme were honoured during a ceremony last Thursday at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies. They received congratulations from Deputy Premier Dr. …
Virgin Islands grocery founder awarded the OBE
During an investiture ceremony on Friday at Government House, businessman and philanthropist Peter Haycraft was awarded the Order of the British Empire from the Queen for his services to the …
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Food Fete ‘Dine Out’ kicks off on Tortola
Dozens of people sat across ten tables set up outside Seven at the Pier, watching a live demonstration by chef Radiance Modeste during Dine Out Tortola on Friday evening. “You …
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$1.6m going to isolation unit, lab expansion
A new isolation unit is under construction at the former Peebles Hospital, and lab services are expanding as the territory plans to reopen its borders to tourists in five days. …
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$2 million to rebuild the police marine base
With a $450,000 grant from the United Kingdom and another $1.6 million from the Virgin Islands government, the Royal VI Police Force Marine Base will become a 24/7 operation, officials …
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CEO explains quarantine tracking tech
When the Jamaica-based Amber Group began to develop software to provide solutions to Covid-19 problems in its home country, it started with a “lightweight” module, founder and CEO Dushyant Savadia …
Armistice Day observed with small ceremony
About 25 veterans and supporters gathered for a brief ceremony to mark Armistice Day on Nov. 11 at Government House. Attendees included veterans from different branches of the United Kingdom, …
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24 more residents are naturalised
In the third such ceremony in as many weeks, 24 new British overseas territory citizens received certificates of naturalisation last Thursday at Government House. Previously, 26 people received the certificates …
Government visits Anegada to give updates
The border reopening, health care and infrastructure were among the wide range of issues discussed when government representatives visited Anegada on Sunday afternoon for a community meeting. “I know a …
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Fire breaks out at R&R Malone Complex
A fire broke out on Sunday at the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond, affecting a space in the corner of the building that was being used as a church, …
Two Virgin Gorda men rescued from capsized boat
Two Virgin Gorda fishermen who floated atop a capsized boat for 15 hours were rescued Monday morning, according to the United States Coast Guard. The fishermen had been sitting on …
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‘Sankey singout’ held in Road Town
Flames roared into the sky on Saturday night as traditional hymns filled the atmosphere with messages of faith and Christianity. As part of a month-long celebration of culture and traditions, …
26 naturalised as British overseas territories citizens
Twenty-six new British overseas territory citizens recited the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Loyalty and received certificates of naturalisation during a socially distanced ceremony last Thursday at Government …
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Costume fundraiser supports local groups
Residents masquerading as pirates, witches and iconic characters like Betty Boop were among about two dozen people who gathered after dark last Thursday in the parking lot at TICO Wine …
New economic council to advise premier
In consultation with Cabinet, Premier Andrew Fahie has decided to establish an ad hoc Economic Advisory Council to the Premier. “At this stage in the territory’s constitutional and economic development, …
Opposition blasts government’s reopening plans
Opposition members used their monthly press conference last week to blast the government’s recently announced tourism re-opening protocols, which they said are overly restrictive. Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull (R-D2) said the …
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Some students return to school this week
Incremental steps allowing students to return to their classrooms began Monday with kindergarteners, first graders and second graders. The Cabinet decision was announced on Oct. 21 by Deputy Premier Dr. …
Virgin Gorda beach reopens to public
St. Thomas Bay beach on Virgin Gorda re-opened for recreational use on Friday after being closed for a week due to high levels of bacteria discovered in the water. “The …
New school, ATM coming to Jost Van Dyke soon
A “hillside” site has been chosen for a new Jost Van Dyke Primary School, Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last week when all nine elected government representatives visited …
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Stimulus status unclear as residents cry for help
On May 28, Premier Andrew Fahie unveiled a long-awaited stimulus package after two and a half months of promises and delays, outlining $62.9 million worth of spending designed to help …
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Virgin Gorda beach closed due to bacteria
The beach at St. Thomas Bay in Virgin Gorda was closed on Friday due to an increased volume of bacteria, and beachgoers were urged to wait for government to give …
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