Two men were rescued early Monday morning after their boat capsized in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, according to Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Manager Phil Aspinall. “It was …
July 22, 2022
June 13, 2022
14 trained in search and rescue
The Virgin Islands is a step closer to establishing a Rescue Coordination Centre after 14 members of the territory’s search-and-rescue response teams received five days of training last month. The …
May 13, 2022
Preparing for early hurricane season
As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …
November 5, 2021
Police call off “active search” for missing Canadian
Police have concluded the “active search” for Dennis Yuki Enomoto, 75, of Canada, who went missing while snorkeling near Cooper Island on Oct. 25, but officers will keep an eye …
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December 23, 2020
After donation, VISAR to get new Virgin Gorda boat
A $174,000 grant from the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency will allow Virgin Islands Search and Rescue to purchase a new boat to expand its presence on Virgin Gorda, …
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December 3, 2020
‘Glice’ skating comes to pier park
A bit of winter wonder came to the Virgin Islands last week with the official launch of an artificial ice-skating rink at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday. …
November 12, 2020
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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October 20, 2020
‘Glice’ skating rink coming to pier park
On Nov. 28, residents will be able to enjoy an early Christmas treat at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park: an artificial ice-skating rink. In a VI first, the …
February 27, 2020
New, reopening restaurants show off at fundraiser
With new ingredients, new facilities, new locations and new personnel, many of the businesses that showcased their wares at the annual Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday agreed with Bitter End …
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February 27, 2020
Tourist dies after swimming off coast of Virgin Gorda
Agnes Cormack, a 62-year-old Canadian vacationing in the Virgin Islands, died after swimming off the coast of Virgin Gorda Friday afternoon, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. After Virgin …
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June 11, 2019
Swimmers and paddlers return to North Sound
It was the second year of the new course for Swim and SUP the Sound, and after an early morning downpour a total of 62 racers, including six stand-up paddleboarders, …
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March 7, 2019
Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR
Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …
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October 19, 2018
VISAR launches new boat, shows off repaired base
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue has faced a year of challenges, but on Monday night the brand-new, custom–built Parker 1,000 Baltic rescue boat Spirit of Tortola served as a symbol …
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July 19, 2018
Destroyed plane salvaged from sea after fatal crash
About two hours after a fatal plane crash on Wednesday evening, salvagers began the tricky process of recovering the wrecked aircraft, a two-seat Cessna 150 that had sunk in about …
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July 13, 2018
Jellyfish influx plagues VI waters
Over the past week, beachgoers have reported getting serious jellyfish stings at Norman Island and The Baths National Park. At least one incident has led to an emergency room visit. …
May 10, 2018
VISAR Swim and SUP the Sound fundraiser exceeds expectations
Boaters in North Sound, Virgin Gorda on Sunday morning might have been shocked to see two bright green mermaid tails flapping in the water. But the two apparent sirens were …
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April 24, 2018
VISAR gets influx of new trainees after Irma
“VISAR, VISAR, this is the captain of Lucy and Grace,” Nelson Boothe crackled over a VHF radio from the deck of a catamaran. “There’s a woman on the boat who …
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