GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed at least 42 people Sunday, Palestinian medics said, in the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence. Despite the toll and international efforts to broker a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled the fourth war with … Continued
VI CONSORITIUM Five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA M.V.P., three-time NBA Finals M.V.P. and fifteen-time NBA All Star player, Tim Duncan — a St. Croix native — will officially have another accolade associated to his name on Saturday: hall of fame inductee. Mr. Duncan will be officially inducted on Saturday into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The University of the Virgin Islands on Friday graduated 313 students with degrees in a variety of disciplines, marking another successful year for the institution which two years ago started offering U.S. Virgin Islands students free tuition. The range of disciplines, seen in detail here, includes School of Education, School of Nursing, College … Continued
The HLSCC’s Workforce Training Division, Centre for Professional Development and Community Education (CPDCE) in conjunction with Power52 Caribbean Energy Institute (CEI) awarded thirty-nine participants with a certificate from the National Center for Construction Education & Research, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration after completing an 11-week Solar Energy … Continued
UK government staff in BVI and around the world are set to complete a unique 24-hour global marathon relay today (May 15) to help mental health charities across the world. Staff from more than 230 British Embassies, High Commissions, Governors’ Offices and Consulates – from Vancouver in the west to Samoa in the east; from … Continued
The Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee has officially announced the selection of the official 2021 VI Festival Theme and Slogan. This year’s winning theme, “A Reflection of Heritage and Hope – Commemorating the 67th Emancipation Celebration,” was submitted by Miss Aliana Smith. The slogan, “Resilient and Strong, Let’s Carry On for BVI Festival 2021,” … Continued
The HLSCC Virgin Islands Studies Institute is inviting the public to attend its annual Frederick Pickering Memorial Lecture Series. The focus of this year’s series is The Virgin Islands Constitutional history and heritage. Part 1 will be held on Sunday 16th May at 3pm at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the HLSCC campus. The … Continued
In response to the BVI Government’s success in defending a Multi-Million-dollar claim brought by an Airline, former Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. D. Orlando Smith in a recent Facebook post weighed in on the matter. The post reads, “I am pleased that after retaining Martin Kenney and Associates in 2018 under my Administration to … Continued
284 Media was informed by members of the RVIP that paramedics and officers are presently on the scene at Gene Hill where one individual is said to be trapped in an accident at Gene Hill, Tortola. The accident involving two vehicles has officials working to remove an individual from their vehicle. Motorist in the area … Continued
Senior sources within the Government of the Virgin Islands have confirmed that Mrs. Nadia Demming-Hodge is tipped to be the new Deputy Chief Immigration Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration and Political Science from Florida Memorial University. Her appointment is expected to take effect within the coming weeks and she … Continued
