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Stepping off the ferry at the Setting Point in Anegada on Saturday morning, visitors were greeted by the sound of a steel drum, handed a goodie bag that contained a …
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When Queen’s Counsel Sir Geoffrey Cox sat before the Commission of Inquiry last week to cross-examine Governor John Rankin, he bore down on a central question explored previously by the …
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Debrah Hill hasn’t lived with her children for 14 years, she said. She hasn’t seen them in five. She became homeless after losing her job in 2003, often staying with …
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women organised by the United Nations, government leaders are planning 16 days of activism to oppose gender-based violence. …
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Fresh off their diplomatic travels to Europe last month, government leaders explained their progress on planning for the future of environmental management, national security, marijuana legalisation, and greater self-determination. During …
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Last Thursday, Bougainvillea Clinic announced the first successful open-heart surgery completed in the territory. “We did it. We did it under constraints, but we were successful, and I’m really proud …
At the conclusion of the Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London last week, Prince William made an appearance as world leaders turned their attention to how climate change is impacting …
On the heels of celebrating the inaugural 1949 Great March and Restoration Day, community members took to the streets in protest of poor school conditions, political victimisation, and other issues …
Partway through an evening of storytelling, poetry and music on Nov. 21, event organisers called everyone’s attention to the clock at 5:30, the exact moment when about 1,500 people arrived …
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a turkey, and for Virgin Gorda residents, the turkey came along with the reopening of the Taddy Bay International Airport on Tuesday. Natural Resources, Labour and …
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Governor John Rankin chaired a virtual Cabinet meeting on Oct. 22 and an in-person meeting on Nov. 3. Deputy Governor David Archer also chaired a meeting on Oct. 27, when …
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At the first in-person Joint Ministerial Council meeting since 2019, Premier Andrew Fahie is in discussions with United Kingdom leaders this week about sustainable development, Covid-19, UK relations, economic resilience, …
Following another year of economic struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Premier Andrew Fahie promised a brighter 2022 during his budget address on Nov. 11. Government, he said, hopes to tap …
Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon traffic accident involving a tourist taxi, which left three passengers and the driver seriously injured, police stated on Monday. The passengers were treated at …
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During a Nov. 9 side event at the United Nations climate change summit in Glasgow, Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley took the podium to describe how the …
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St. Thomas-born novelist Tiphanie Yanique was interviewed last week by Virgin Islands Poet Laureate Dr. Richard Georges as one of several virtual events held during the first-ever BVI Lit Fest. …
More than four years after Hurricane Irma damaged the West End Community Centre, the facility has been repaired with some $415,000 and handed over during a ceremony last week. Premier’s …
In a case that could have far-reaching consequences for gay rights in the Virgin Islands, two women who have been legally married under United Kingdom law since 2019 are seeking …
The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park was bustling once again on Friday as residents and cruise ship passengers watched students perform during a food fair held for Culture and …
Following a debate that stressed the importance of sharing Virgin Islands history with new generations, the House of Assembly brought the Public Holidays Amendment Act, 2021 for first, second and …
The House of Assembly did not decide outright last week whether or not to excuse Speaker Julian Willock from personally paying more than $120,000 in legal fees he incurred while …
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On Saturday, police Sergeant Jacqueline Tom-Christopher’s Chamber of Secrets Girls Club hosted a movie night in an East End parking lot as part of the force’s community policing initiative, according …
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As of last Friday, the territory had 12 active Covid-19 cases, with eight on Tortola, two on Virgin Gorda, and two on Jost Van Dyke, according to the government’s Covid-19 …
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The Charter Yacht Society’s annual Fall Charter Yacht Show, which concluded on Friday, showcased how the territory’s marine sector is emerging from the Covid-19 storm with guests eager to sail …
Family members of a Royal Navy sailor who washed ashore on Jost Van Dyke during the Battle of the Caribbean in World War II returned to the territory this week …
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