Government has launched an online application portal for the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry. The new system was launched on April 15 and allows seafarers to apply for endorsements that recognise a certificate of competency. Seafarers can also use the system […]
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Sugar Boys still on top
PRESS RELEASE: Derol Redhead rescued all three points for the table-topping Sugar Boys on Sunday, Apri 22, as his 84th-minute strike secured a 3-2 win over Panthers FC. Meanwhile, Old Madrid FC leapfrogged the Islanders FC into third place with […]
‘Mile-a-thon’ sponsorship drive for breast cancer awareness
PRESS RELEASE: The Breast Cancer Awareness Club presents the ‘Tumor Markers Mile-a-thon’ sponsorship drive. It will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 3pm. The mile-a-thon begins at the Queen Elizabeth II Park and ends at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea […]
Rise & Shine Tramp will remain for Emancipation
Following an announcement that the annual emancipation festivities are being scaled down this year, revellers have been guaranteed that the Rise and Shine Tramp will not be excluded from the festivities. The event, which is a J’ouvert, will remain as […]
ARREST Blotter: 3 charged
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting three arrests between April 15 and 21. In its latest arrest blotter, the RVIPF listed those persons and their charges as follows: Drug importation Police arrested and charged 22-year-old Jamaican, Jillany […]
Stolen devices being resold for cheap, cops suspect
Unknown assailants have been burglarizing businesses such as electronic stores on Tortola, and law enforcers suspect burglars are now reselling the stolen devices at cheap prices. Police also suspect the said burglars are behind the recent break-in at iSmart in […]
Parade to be held for Kyron, local athletes
Government is gearing up to pay tribute in a major way to local sensation Kyron McMaster and other athletes for their performance at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Director of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, […]
Planning process for hurricane season activated — Premier
Local government has commenced preparations for the 2018 hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith gave that assurance while noting the progress the territory has made since the onslaught of hurricanes Irma and Maria last […]
Gov’t receives new heavy equipment vehicles
PRESS RELEASE: The Government of the Virgin Islands has received seven new heavy equipment vehicles in addition to six pickup trucks from the Department for International Development (DFID), United Kingdom (UK). At a brief handing over ceremony on April 24, […]
Local couple featured on major porn website
A local married couple is being featured on one of the largest pornographic video sharing websites on the World Wide Web. In roughly half-a-dozen amateur video clips, the couple is captured conducting specific sexual activities. According to statistics from the […]