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Marcus Mark aka 'Young Blood' crowned 2024 Calypso Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The well-known musician from Virgin Gorda, Marcus Mark, performing under the name ‘Young Blood’, was crowned 2024 Soca Monarch when the Calypso Competition for the Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival was held at Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe Festiville on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
No ‘witch-hunting’ allowed @ upcoming Integrity Commission - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of moves to improve transparency, accountability and good governance in the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that an Integrity Commission is being created, which forms part of the integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
1 dead, 6 injured in USVI shootout
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI — A deadly shootout incident unfolded in downtown Christiansted early Saturday leaving one man dead, three women and three men injured, the V.I. Police Department has confirmed to the Consortium.
70th Anniversary Emancipation torchlight procession set for July 29, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Culture will be holding a torchlight procession from the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park to mark the beginning of the 70th Anniversary of the Territory’s Emancipation Festival and 190 years of emancipation activities.
New 'area of disturbed weather' being tracked in the central Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Although currently not a threat, a low-chance system in the central Atlantic is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center as the system shows potential for development while it moves towards the Caribbean.
VI Shipping & Maritime Authority now a fully operational statutory body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority is now a fully operational statutory body having recently concluded its inaugural orientation session.
Business Watch: Mi Amor Jewellers & HashTag
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone looking for the right look for festival, without breaking the bank, can head down to Mi Amor Jewellers and HashTag on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park where massive discounts are available in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Emancipation Festival in the [British] Virgin Islands.
USVI: Man arrested for allegedly raping minor
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree rape in connection with an incident reported last October.
Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2024 now available for public review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet Office of the Virgin Islands is notifying the public that the Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was introduced and read for the first time in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, is now available for review.
Minimum wage, price controls & high prices
Dickson C. Igwe
Greater productivity, increased production, and good governance, are the panacea for lower costs of living, and increased living standards
VI pledges $200k each to hurricane-hit SVG & Grenada
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands has pledged a contribution of $200,000 each to St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada to assist in their relief efforts, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl over 3 weeks ago.
Governance Reform Delivery Manager ‘confident’ August 31 deadline will be met
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the August 31 deadline looming for the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands, Governance Reform Delivery Manager Mr Kedrick E. Malone has said he is “confident” the deadline will be met.
The Art of Distinguished Gentleman honours 5 for 6th Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Creator and Host of ‘The Distinguished Gentleman’ Ronn A. Grant has chosen to honour 5 Virgin Islands individuals from various industries in honour of the 6th Season of the award-winning talk show and podcast, ‘The Art of a Distinguished Gentleman’.
Andrew A. Fahie is in good spirits but misses his family & people- US attorney
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known appeal lawyer in Florida, USA, Mr Richard Della Fera of Fort Lauderdale, has confirmed former Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr Andrew A. Fahie intends to appeal his conviction and also noted that Mr Fahie is confident “in the Lord” he will be exonerated.
Cabinet approves 54 for Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 54 expatriates were approved for Belonger status when the Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on June 19, 2024, at the Premier's Conference Room in Cutlass Tower in Road Town.
9 auxiliary officers added to RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has seen an addition of 9 auxiliary officers, who recently completed their 6-week training as part of Cohort 7.
18 Haitian ‘migrants’ held in Virgin Gorda
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI—The Department of Immigration has confirmed the discovery of twenty irregular Haitian migrants in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
VI Olympic athletes arrive in Paris; Lettsome & Hodge the flagbearers for opening ceremony
PARIS, France- Olympic debutants Thad A. Lettsome (ILCA 7 (laser)) and Adaejah T. Hodge (200m) will be the flagbearers for the [British] Virgin Islands team when the Opening Ceremony for the Paris Olympics takes place along the Seine River in Paris, France from 7:30 PM local time (1:30 PM VI time)on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Budget for Public Assistance Programme being assessed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has commenced a Fiscal Space Analysis to assess the current budget for social protection in the [British] Virgin Islands.
San Antonio Spurs’ D’Moi M. Hodge to hold basketball camp in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Los Angeles Lakers player from the Virgin Islands, D’Moi M. Hodge, is expected in the Virgin Islands later this month when he will be conducting a summer basketball camp aimed at giving back to his homeland.
St Croix man dies in shooting after heated confrontation
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- A shooting incident occurred on Castle Coakley Road, near Kiki’s Auto Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, resulting in the death of 31-year-old Anthony Ventura, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Director of Communications Glen Dratte has confirmed to the Consortium.
Contentious VI Inquiries Bill 2024 passes in HoA with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024, brought to the House of Assembly (HoA) on behalf of Governor Daniel Pruce, passed with amendments in the HoA yesterday, July 23, 2024.
About 5000 people & 500 vessels participated in Xmas in July 2024- BVITB
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Despite many activities happening on Tortola on the weekend, the annual Christmas in July turned out to be another success this year.
Another vehicle reported stolen on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another vehicle has been reported stolen on Tortola.
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‘We are on track with our plan’ to meet August 31 deadline- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of July 18, 2024, 37 of the 50 Recommendations (74%) by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) have been completed and 13 Recommendations (26%) are in progress.
VI Inquiries Bill is a 'big stick' overreach by the UK- Deputy Speaker Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Deputy Speaker Honourable Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), while debating the Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024 on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, during the 15th Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), attributed the current situation of governance in the territory to the failures of previous governors.
VI Gov't gets onboard North Drop Open; Contributes $50K
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is collaborating with the BVI Tourist Board and North Drop Open to host a fishing tournament ‘catch and release’ event for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda.
VG United & Wolues to contest final of FA Cup on Sunday
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- It will be another Tortola versus Virgin Gorda affair when the final of the FA Cup is played at the new stadium venue in Greenland, Tortola on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The game was initially slated for August 11 but has since been brought forward by the BVI Football Association (BVIFA).
11th Council of Ministers in VI rescheduled to July 24-25, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) initially scheduled for July 2 to 4, 2024, will now be held on from Wednesday, July 24 to Thursday 25, 2024, under the theme “From Aspiration to Focused Action”.
Farley & Lindsay win 2024 Beef Island Prison Break 10K
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Julius Farley and Katrina Lindsay made it back-to-back wins when the BVI Runners 10K Fun Series continued with Race 2 on Saturday, July 21, 2024.
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Bryan, Plaskett & other USVI Democrats endorse Harris for US President
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands (USVI) Democrats came out in support of Vice President Kamala D. Harris hours after President Joseph R. Biden announced that he was dropping out of the race for re-election.
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Governors should face inquiries too —Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Governors in the [British] Virgin Islands should also be subject to Commissions of Inquiry (CoI), such as the one conducted by Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom and which continues to leave a stain on the Territory, internationally and domestically, and for which the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to reels from its impacts.
Adacia R. Adonis is Miss BVI 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Contestant #1 Adacia R. Adonis was crowned Miss BVI 2024 when the pageant was held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Andrew A. Fahie plans to appeal conviction
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has intentions of appealing his conviction on cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges.
Joseph R. Biden drops out of 2024 US presidential race
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Four months before Americans go to the polls, President Joseph R. Biden has announced he will not seek reelection; however, he will serve out the remainder of his term.
Haval SUV reported stolen on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that a Haval SUV has been reported stolen in the [British] Virgin Islands.
It’s hard to be born in sadness & die in madness
Alred C. Frett
Beware, lest we attend Funerals & Weddings without knowing the People:
A major reason why we failed ourselves for generations, and still remain the Victims of Everyone, is because ‘we want to hear what we want to hear, rather than what we need to hear’… I will not be your enabler because this is ‘Truth for the Youth’; and not ‘Fool You to Rule You’... I welcome all opinions, but I avoid arguments with persons who seem more comfortable hiding their criticisms behind fake names.
HoA cannot ‘rubber-stamp’ Governor's Bill; 'We will do what we have to do'—Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola—Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, pursuant to the Standing Orders 55 (1), committed the controversial Virgin Islands Inquires Bill 2024, to a Committee of the House “to consider it clause by clause”.
VG Bayside Blazers win 9th edition of Battle of the Fittest in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten, DWI- Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers are the champions of the 9th edition of the Battle of the Fittest Basketball Tournament in St Maarten.
UPDATE: Digicel restores fibre service in Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Telecommunications provider Digicel in a statement today, July 20, 2024, has informed its customers in the Paraquita Bay area that a damaged cable has since been repaired and all services have been restored to normal.
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