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BVIEC Career Expo 2024 set for November
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will host the BVIEC Career Expo 2024 on November 29, 2024.
TLC looking to become self-sufficient
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Taxi and Livery Commission is looking to become self-sufficient soon.
USVI: St Croix to anchor new Caribbean ferry network
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A trans-Caribbean maritime network is coming, beginning as soon as next year. That's the goal of Connect Caribe, a regional ferry service seeking to make St Croix a major hub.
VG Summer Jam: Magic’s & In Dah Zone win ahead of playoff weekend
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Magic’s and In Dah Zone were in winning form when play in the Summer Jam League continued at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda this past weekend.
JvD resident Carlton Hendricks receceives keys to new home from Gov't
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Jost van Dyke resident Mr Carlton Hendricks is the latest recipient of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s social home as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
'There is merit' to many of the clauses in Vote of No Confidence- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ousted former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said there are things in the Opposition’s Vote of No Confidence that she can agree with.
Willock hits back @ libellous Guavaberry Media article
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Guavaberry Media, which only yesterday, October 22, 2024, had to publicly apologise to CIBC for an erroneous article it published, is at it again.
Premier’s accusations have no merit- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who was ousted from the Virgin Islands Party-led government, has said accusations by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have no merit.
Hon Julian Fraser RA sworn in as a Deputy Premier & Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the firing of Lorna G. Smith, OBE, a new Deputy Premier has already been sworn in.
Simulation exercise being conducted @ VG airport
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) will be conducting its biennial emergency simulation exercise at the Virgin Gorda International Airport today, October 24, 2024.
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.
Hon Smith Out! Hon Fraser In! Dr Wheatley fires Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the biggest gutsy move of his young Premiership, Leader of Government Business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked Governor Daniel Pruce to revoke the appointment of now former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
RVIPF’s data reveals alarming trends with domestic violence incidents- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands remains critical, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
Photo of the Day: Women power VI style- a Dame & a Deputy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the weeklong celebration (October 21-27, 2024) of daughter of the soil and Virgin Gorda resident the Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE continues, on October 22, 2024 Dame Janice paid a courtesy call on Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL).
Dame Janice M. Pereira pinned as Paul Harris Fellow
PASEA, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE was today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, made a Paul Harris Fellow.
'Interview an Elder' initiative launched to preserve VI's history
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders have been called upon to assist in the documenting of the stories of the Territory’s elders in a newly launched Oral History Initiative dubbed ‘Interview an Elder’.
UPDATE: ‘All of our customers' balances are safe’- 1FirstBank
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— 1FirstBank has confirmed in a statement that it is “facing an operational issue” that may be impacting some customers by showing incorrect balances but has assured affected customers their account balances are safe.
Governance Reform Transition Plan to be launched in November- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Governance Reform Transition Plan (GRTP) will be launched in the Virgin Islands on November 4, 2024, signaling the transition from Commission of Inquiry (CoI) implementation to ongoing governance reform.
CIBC customers panic unnecessarily due to Guavaberry Media’s false reporting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some customers of CIBC were thrown into a state of panic this morning, October 22, 2024, when Guavaberry Media, in its apparent haste to be first to report the news, failed to do its due diligence and falsely reported that customers of that bank had discovered their bank account balances were at zero.
D3 Job Fair set for Oct 27, 2024 @ Therapy Works grounds
HANNAH’S ROAD, Tortola, VI- Third District resident and former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has confirmed the hosting of the annual Third District Job Fair.
Reflect on VI’s history & resilience on National Heroes & Foreparents Day- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands (VI) observes National Heroes and Foreparents Day today, Monday, October 21, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said today should be used to reflect on the Territory’s history and celebrate the spirit of resilience.
Hon Rymer joins in celebrating VI's Air Traffic Controllers
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) joined the global aviation community in celebrating Air Traffic Controllers’ Day on October 20, 2024, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of its Air Traffic Controllers, who ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of air travel in the Virgin Islands.
New info reveals Cindy Rosan received $20K upon job severance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the leak of documents showing former Events Manager at The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ seeking one million dollars for being sent home, new leaked documents show she received over twenty thousand dollars upon being made redundant in December 2020.
Robotics headed to primary schools- Hon De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Robotics Programme is headed to primary school next school year.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Vehicle ends up in ghut near Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, our roving camera observed a small SUV that had ended up in a ghut adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
Tola Radio ‘not going off air for 1 second’- Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Despite a press release from Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) stating it has terminated its service agreement with Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ has assured the public the popular radio station will not be going off air anytime.
BVI Christian Council engages Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) paid a courtesy call on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
USVI- Man shot to death @ gas station in STT
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A 26-year-old man was found dead in Bovoni, St Thomas on Saturday night, October 19, 2024, the [US] VI Police Department has confirmed. The victim, identified by family members as Venquon N. Richardson, was discovered at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the Gas Works area, after police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the vicinity.
Skelton & Walwyn's call for HoA protest on ‘Vote of No Confidence’ flops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For weeks, leading up to the House of Assembly (HoA) new sitting (Twentieth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA) held on Friday, October 18, 2024, some members of the tri-party Opposition were calling on the public to show up at the HoA to protest and show support for the Vote of No Confidence.
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Lemonade BVI holds inaugural ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Symposium
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Lemonade BVI held its inaugural ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium, attracting over 100 participants, including parents, caregivers, advocates, educators, medical professionals, and community supporters.
Water & Sewerage ePortal coming- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Residents of the Virgin Islands will soon be able to make payments to the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) online.
Monday is Heroes and Foreparents Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will observe Heroes and Foreparents Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Hon De Castro blasts Hon Walywn over untruths on Belle Vue Gym
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has called out Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for trying to mislead the House of Assembly (HoA) and the listening public with a question posed to her.
USVI: UVI Receives $130K boost from Ocean Point for Tech Program
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOETTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announced on Friday, October 18, 2024, that it has received a $130,000 donation from Ocean Point Terminals to support its Process Technology Program.
No Limit Construction will continue to rebuild VI- Company Rep
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cane Garden Bay Community Centre was officially handed over on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Improvements being made to VG healthcare services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has stated that significant improvements are being made to health services on Virgin Gorda through efforts of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Trust, Confidence and Debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The 2008 Financial Recession was an example of Dollar redundancy saving the day. The Federal Reserve replaced the impending losses from bad debt from the Sub Prime Mortgage Crisis that could have collapsed the entire western banking system, by creating even more debt. However, this was debt with a difference.
BVI Fish Fete now a 2-day event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Fish Fete is back, and this year will be a two-day event, kicking off on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
BVI Moves Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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