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Cricket Academy bounces off

Cricket Academy bounces off

With the continued support for cricket from Digicel, a programme of cricket coaching for youngsters age 7 to 18 has started at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) grounds with great success.

Delta introduces X Power to VI

Delta introduces X Power to VI

Delta Petroleum introduces a Superior grade of High Octane, high performance gasoline under the brand-name X Power (extra Power) at the launch of the product held on Friday, October 23.

Collision course

Collision course

Less than a week after Premier Ralph T. O’Neal announced that the traffic lights at the Road Town Roundabout will be switched off permanently, three vehicles trying to traverse the historic structure collided last Friday. The vehicles appeared to ...

Trade policy drafted

Trade policy drafted

A trade policy is being finalized that will lay the platform for how the Government of the Virgin Islands conduct trade and business relations in the future. The policy has already been prepared with input from various agencies including the Department...

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MOU inked with RTW

MOU inked with RTW

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November...

Stimulating those in need

Stimulating those in need

A businessman who continued to count his blessings after elevating from humble beginnings, donated $600 worth of goods and...

More take oath to the VI

His Excellency the Governor Mr. David Pearey distributed the certificates and congratulated the recipients on their new...

“Miller” walks from jail

After more than a decade of incarceration, a smiling Francis “Miller” Moulan walked down the steps of the High Court...

Local met office discussion resurfaces

The need for the Virgin Islands to have its own meteorological office was emphasized at the 49th Session of the Caribbean Meteorological...

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Four compete at Tri BVI

Four compete at Tri BVI

Andrew “Tubes” Thompson took control of the Tri BVI event shortly after the swim course and led all the way to victory...

Pollard wants to show Test aptitude

After turning in another barnstorming limited-overs performance to clinch the President's Cup for Trinidad & Tobago, Kieron...

Pipe sweeps VG race series

Maxford Pipe completed a clean sweep with his third overall win when the Virgin Gorda leg of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community...

Barbados can produce more world-class athletes, says minister

Barbados has the potential to produce more world-class athletes and the government is committed to investing as much as it can...

Cedar, St. Georges win rugby titles

Cedar International and St. Georges are arguably more advance in school’s rugby and last Friday the two battled in the Under-14...

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The other financial tools

The Virgin Islands has responded possibly to the final report prepared by Michael Foot who was asked by Her Majesty’s Treasury...

A proud moment

It was with great pride and a sense of accomplishment when the Territory officially declared the Commercial Court Building open...

Climate change must draw interest

To some, climate change is not a topic worthy of discussion, because the effects of melting ice and rising sea levels are not...

Debate the facts

There is a relentless battle being waged by two companies determined to win extended contracts to provide water on Tortola. While...

A water solution is needed

There has been a flurry of statements in the media within the last week regarding the supply of water on Tortola. There are three...

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Are you pulling your weight?

Are you pulling your weight?

In a February article for this column I wrote: “Mankind has been remarkably industrious since time began. Ever since God...

“A Jobless US Recovery”

“A Jobless US Recovery”

In August 2009, the International Monetary Fund declared that the world recession was over and that the leading economies in...

Premier Ralph T. O’Neal’s Caribbean Tourism Day Message

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, today the British Virgin Islands join with our Caribbean counterparts in observing Caribbean...

HLSCC defends library policy

Dear Editor, We refer to a letter to the editor published in the 5 November online edition of your newspaper headlined,...

“Don’t even bother call”

Let’s face it, unless you’re making US$80,000.00 or more per annum, chances are you need an extra job to meet your recurring...

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It’s Imo Time

Last Saturday evening, Myett’s on Cane Garden Bay was transformed into a “roots reggae explosion” with the sweet...

Tourist Board commences table setting training

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is preparing for Virgin Gorda’s 2nd Table Setting Competition slated for November 15. ...

Successful Book Fair held on JVD

The Jost Van Dyke Book Fair took place on Wednesday October 21 under the cool shade of the sea grape tree which overhangs the...

Sellers this Saturday at HLSCC

Jermaine Sellers from BET’s Sunday’s Best will be the feature performing this Saturday at the HLSCC Auditorium as part...

Rotary Fun Car Rally this Saturday

The Rotary Club of Tortola has announced that the much anticipated annual Fun Car Rally will be held this Saturday, November 14,...

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For Rent

FOR RENT: Two (2) fully furnished one (1) bedroom apartments for rent at Carrot Bay. $750.00/monthly. Call 541-1197 after 7pm....

For Sale

FOR SALE: 2008 Suzuki SX4 – 4WD, Automatic 4 Door, Tinted Windows and Fully Loaded. Asking US$15,500.00 Owner leaving Island....

Help Wanted

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a Baby Sitter, an Elderly Person Care Taker, Daycare Helper or even a Janitor. Call 440-2894....