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The Dollar runs things
By Dickson C Igwe
The objective of these economics articles is to provide insight for laypersons including the writer– non-economists- into a subject that affects national prosperity, and therefore everyone. Families that require food, shelter and safety, cannot avoid economics.
DWM seeking land on Tortola to store derelict vehicles & scrap metals
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management is requesting quotations from property owners or their legal agents on Tortola to lease two acres of non-residential land for the sole purposes of storing and processing scrap metal and derelict vehicles for a period of 12 months.
T&T’s Paul Decle appointed Technical Director of football in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trinidadian Paul Decle has been appointed Technical Director of football in the Virgin Islands.
November begins with severe weather threat
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The National Weather Service has issued several warnings as unsettled weather marks the start of November for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI), with conditions favouring heavy rain, flash floods, hazardous seas, and dangerous rip currents.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola plants 'Peace Poles' @ Pier Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola was honoured to have District 7020 Governor Dominique Bazin of Haiti at its planting of two Peace Poles in the "peace garden" at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Governor Pruce suddenly suspends recruitment process for new CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been labelled as a surprising and concerning move, Governor Daniel Pruce has decided to suspend the recruitment process for a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) in the Virgin Islands.
Opposition shocked & disappointed after another failed Motion of No Confidence attempt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition have expressed shock and disappointment following the recent sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) where their second attempt to bring a Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) was met with a lack of quorum.
Eureka Medical & Bougainvillea Clinic cash in over $50M in 5 years from NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over eighty million dollars has been paid out to five local healthcare partners through the National Health Insurance (NHI) from January 2019 to January 2024 with Eureka Medical Clinic and Bougainvillea Clinic being the top two companies.
14th edition of BDO Schools League launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Overcast conditions yesterday, October 30, 2024, proved to be the perfect conditions for the launch of the highly anticipated 2024 BDO Schools League, as the hundreds of school children, donning their uniforms and displaying banners, marched along Waterfront Drive to A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
Two VG teams to battle it out in final of Women’s KO Cup Saturday
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda United will be facing Avengers FC in the final of the Women’s Knockout Cup at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Opposition Members off to Australia 'to see the kangaroos’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called out the hypocrisy of Members of the Opposition for constantly criticising the government for travelling on government business when they themselves have been travelling on the public's purse.
A walk out? HoA lost quorum when ‘Vote of No Confidence’ was to be read!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The ‘Vote of No Confidence’ was the last item on the Order Paper of the Continuation of the Twentieth Sitting of the First Session of the Firth House of Assembly (HoA); however, it was after 11:00 PM last evening, October 30, 2024, and at the time when Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) was ready to read the motion the House was lacking a quorum.
1,500 expected to march on 75th Anniversary of 1949 Great March
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is inviting the public to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic Great March of 1949, in a ceremonial march on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Historic Loan Signing Ceremony!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, October 31, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), made history by signing the largest loan agreement in the Virgin Islands’ history—a $100 million facility with CIBC First Caribbean Bank (Cayman) Limited.
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Flooding possible Thursday to Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of 12:45 p.m. today, October 30, 2024, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is monitoring several weather features in the vicinity of the Territory that will create unstable weather conditions beginning later today and continue into next week an advisory from the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
‘I am grateful for the experience’- Miss True Blue Beauty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Tresan R. Sharpe has expressed her gratitude upon being crowned the first-ever Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) Miss True Blue Beauty.
Queen of hate @ it again; Makes near 2 hour rant against 4 VI men
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- The queen of hate speech in the Virgin Islands (VI), Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’, who many associate with the ‘Mika Barry’ platform that spreads hate, fabrication, fake news and places residents' lives and livelihood in danger, was at it again. She has recently denied being a part of the platform that is filled with malice.
Governor’s Cup champ Ghostinyou in feature clash of 'Race to the Poles' on STT
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Another expected thrilling race featuring Tortola’s Ghostinyou is on the cards for the Race to the Poles set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on November 3, 2024.
Nyron A. Erickson being detained unlawfully- Attorney Hugh Wildman
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- “The situation with Mr Erickson is untenable. I don’t know what is going on down there,” high-profile Jamaican attorney Mr Hugh Wildman, the lawyer for Nyron A. Erickson, stated when he appeared on The Morning Braff on Tola Radio VI on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Firing of Hon Smith made 'common sense & political sense'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said the recent and surprising changes made to the government by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) bring stability to the Virgin Islands.
Local companies will be protected in FIA legislation- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said calls by members of the House of Assembly (HoA) for the protection of local companies resonate with him.
HLSCC warns of fraudulent online course offers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is alerting the public of fraudulent online offers purporting to be sanctioned by the college and using contents taking from its website and social media pages.
Bryan & Roach out for speaking engagements, Senate President assumes local duties
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- On Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the territory until next week.
$95.2K contract signed for new Agriculture & Fisheries Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed an over ninety thousand dollar contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex.
VG United rout Avengers to go top of BVIFA Men’s National League
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda United (VGU) leapfrogged Lion Heart FC to go top of the National League with a resounding 8-0 victory over new boys Avengers FC on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground.
Premier hosts ‘A Night to Remember: Celebrating Dame Pereira’
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- As part of the week-long National Celebration in honour of The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, MBE, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) hosted a gala dinner in her honour at Scrub Island Resort on Friday, October 25, 2024.
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Third District Job Fair the biggest yet, huge success- Julian Willock
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Third District Job Fair on the grounds of Therapy Works in Hannah Bay, Tortola on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was one of the biggest job fairs hosted by a private citizen. The job fair was hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee.
VI Gov't to host Caribbean Meteorological Council 67
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the 67th Session of the Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC67) from November 18 to 22, 2024.
Over 12 schools could be certified Safe/Smart soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information and Education Manager at the Department of Disaster Management, Mrs Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel has said the department is looking to certify its largest number of Safe and Smart Schools later this year.
$18K a year to educate a high school child & $60K to keep someone in prison- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators in the House of Assembly, during the debate of the Financial Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2024, on October 25, 2024, held one voice in stating that there must be a way to protect local companies when making legislation in keeping with international best practices in financial services.
More than 40 sailors battle it out in 2024 Virgin’s Cup & Willy T Race
NANNY CAY, VI- Over 40 sailors took to the racecourse with 10 of the 15 boats helmed by women and overall the women outnumbered men for the day when the Virgin’s Cup and Willy T Race took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Hon Fraser calls for more protection for local companies during FIA bill debate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Change, Labour and Immigration Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said he had no choice but to support the Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024 as the Territory’s survival when it comes to financial services and matters relating to it is at stake.
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Caribbean nations commit to ‘Zero Waste Caribbean’
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Caribbean nations are uniting to tackle mounting waste issues with renewed action and a commitment to a "Zero Waste Caribbean."
Premier Wheatley sends greetings to Dominica & St Lucia on Jounen Kwéyòl
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calling it more than just a celebration, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended well wishes to Dominica and St Lucia on the occasion of Jounen Kwéyòl, which is French creole for Creole Day.
Do you truly believe that politicians really care?
Alred C. Frett
We’ll see that we cannot change the Past:
If the World was coming to an end, this could be the chosen Place and Time, for our Prophets amuse us, our Weathermen confuse us, our Winters look more like Summers, our Hurricanes are beginning where they usually end, and the Days are hotter than Hell while some Hearts may be Colder than Ice... Wars and Rumours of Wars are everywhere, with Jews fighting Muslims, and Christians fighting non-Christians.
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USVI's Department of Health launches dengue hotline as cases continue to surge
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, that it has implemented a dedicated hotline aimed at educating residents on dengue fever prevention and protecting the community as the territory faces a rising number of dengue cases.
Budget Day rescheduled to November 11, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will now make his third budget presentation on November 11, 2024, instead of October 29, 2024.
On alleged sex tape: 'It's natural action & anatomy of human existence'- Rosan
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- As rumours circulate about an alleged sex tape of the controversial talk show and Virgin Islands queen of hate speech, Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’, the embattled young lady continues to terrorise Virgin Islanders with hate speech and lies.
More shake ups in HoA seating; Attorney General tossed in back row!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is now old news that Premier and Minister of Finance and Chairman of the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) made the bombshell move earlier this week and fired his Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL).
Hon Smith supports Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), supported the Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024 introduced during by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
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