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The new Gold Standard and King Dollar
By Dickson C Igwe
Now, gold, once upon a time, backed currencies and fostered trade both internally and externally. This was the time of exploration and the discovery of a New World outside of Europe by the ‘’White Man.’’ Gold continued to drive trade from that time to the early twentieth Century. Gold backed paper currency was both an aid to sea trade and exploration, and a way to store value. Gold became the preeminent metal on which paper notes or certificates that supported subsistence and trade depend
VG Summer Jam: 2-time champs Set It Off eliminated in playoffs
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A new champion of the Virgin Gorda Summer Jam League will be crowned this year, as defending champions Set It Off bowed out of the tournament on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
UPDATE: 1 male seriously injured in Road Town shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male has been seriously injured following what appeared to be a drive by shooting earlier this afternoon, November 8, 2024, in the vicinity of a funeral home and UP's Cineplex in Road Town.
‘A fresh taste of Japan!’ 1748 Sushi Bar opens @ Long Bay Beach Resort
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI- Calling it a unique dining experience that introduces a fresh taste of Japan to the Caribbean paradise, Long Bay Beach Resort has said it is proud to announce the grand opening of the 1748 Sushi Bar.
Domestic Violence: ‘Are the local women abusing expatriate men?’ Zan Lewis asks
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With 65 men reported being victims of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands for the period January to September 2024, radio announcer Zan Lewis wanted to know if the male victims are generally being abused by local women.
Review of Order in Council may be done in early 2025- Hon Stephen J. Doughty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for the United Kingdom Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Stephen J. Doughty MP, concluded his first visit to the Territory in his new role from November 4 to 6, 2024 following meetings with several stakeholders in the Virgin Islands (VI).
3-lane highway? Accident stalls traffic on James Walter Francis Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Traffic along the James Walter Francis Drive was stalled for some time yesterday, November 7, 2024, due to an accident.
Eastern Branch of BVI Diabetes Association revamped
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Branch of the BVI Diabetes Association has been revamped, paving way for the work of the association to continue in Tortola.
Sex offender’s registry coming ‘as soon as practical’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Any alleged incident of sexual impropriety made against any child in this territory should be a cause of concern for all of us,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) stated has he assured the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 18, 2024, that the establishment of a sex offender’s registry is in the works.
VI returning to OECS Swimming C/ships after 8-year absence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will be making a return to the OECS Swimming Championships this weekend after an 8-year absence.
4th annual BVI Lit Fest kicks off today!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The fourth annual BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) begins today, November 7, 2024, with a public lecture by BAFTA-winning historian and lecturer David A. Olusoga.
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
TAG & CIBC hosting 2nd Annual Season of Giving car sales event on Nov 9
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced its Season of Giving Sales Event in partnership with CIBC Caribbean, offering exclusive holiday deals on some of the most sought-after vehicles.
At least 11 HoA members desire to be Premier- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the reason why the Virgin Islands struggles with leadership is because there are at least eleven current members in the House of Assembly (HoA) who want to be Premier.
USVI: Milton E. Potter secures highest votes in senate race for STT-STJ District
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Seven candidates secured positions in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands for the St Thomas-St John District when the US elections were held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
UK agency pursuing perpetrators of BVIEC cyber-attack- Dr Neil M. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- In the aftermath of the ransomware attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), General Manager Dr Neil M. Smith said the company is back to focusing on providing its service, energy.
Guidance on Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships issued
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (the FSC) and BVI Financial Investigation Agency (the FIA), have jointly issued Guidance on ‘Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships’ (the Guidance), for the benefit of their respective supervised entities.
Official Ministerial Assignments; Premier holds on to Immigration, Labour & RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has taken on new responsibilities while holding on to Immigration, Labour and Financial Services, following changes to ministerial portfolios.
Donald J. Trump IN! Is 47th US President
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Donald J. Trump was elected 47th President of the United States of America when the world power held its elections on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Police alerts public of increase in blackmail scams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public to a recent increase in blackmail scams.
7 burglaries in EE reported in past week- RVIPF
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public about a recent increase in commercial and residential burglaries across the communities in East End, Tortola, particularly within the Greenland and Long Look areas.
Will it be Harris or Trump as USA’s 47th President?
WASHINGTON, DC, USA- Today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the people of the United States of America, who are eligible to vote and have not voted in early polls, will cast their vote for President of the United States of America.
VG residents assist after Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic floods
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Flooding that occurred at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in Virgin Gorda on Monday, November 4, 2024, saw residents spring into action to assist with the cleanup.
Credit card info was not exposed during ransomware attack- BVIEC reassures
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reassured customers that their credit card information was not compromised during the mid-August ransomware attack on the company.
HLSCC’S Mourant College Classic unites communities in breast cancer awareness runs
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The spirit of resilience and community came alive for the Mourant College Classic Race Series’ annual breast cancer-themed events, as runners and walkers took to the streets of Virgin Gorda and Tortola, drawing a remarkable turnout of participants in dressed in pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
Man with high-powered weapon attempts to rob Matcha's Bar
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Reports just reaching our News Centre are that there was an attempted robbery on Matcha's Bar and Grill on Fort Hill, Tortola around 4:00 PM today, November 4, 2024.
US rapper Swizz Beatz sued by VI investigators
NEW YORK, New York, USA- American rapper, DJ, record producer, and art collector Kasseem D Dean, known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is being sued by independent financial investigators in the Virgin Islands.
A broken judicial system in VI: No justice, lack of Judges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The one-man Commission of Inquiry (CoI) headed by UK national Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom deliberately overlooked investigating the Judicial System during the infamous CoI where they claimed that residents and elected officials were corrupt but subjects under the United Kingdom-appointed Governor, like the Courts and the Police, were well run.
UPDATE: We just have to ‘reset & come again’- Lesmore Smith
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- With reigning Governor’s Cup Champion Ghostinyou unable to pull off a win in the feature race of the Race to the Poles horseracing at Clinton E. Phipps Jr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Sunday, November 3, 2024, horse owner Lesmore Smith of Top Priority Racing Stables said he can’t complain but will just have to “reset” and come again.
Hakeem Gravesande wins 284 Excellence Film Competiton top prize
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ‘EXIT WOUND’ by Hakeem Gravesande won the top prize, the Rhodni A. Skelton Award/Best Film, of the 2024 284 Excellence Film Competition put on by the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission.
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BVI Barracudas Swim Team shines @ swim championship in STT
NAZARETH, St Thomas, USVI- The BVI Barracudas Swim Team made a good showing at the 2024 Virgin Islands Swimming Federation Short Course Championship (VISF SC) in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) this past weekend.
BVIEC’s online payment portal reopens
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can now skip the long lines and resume paying their electricity bills online from today, Monday, November 4, 2024.
Farley & Lindsay crowned 2024 National Road Race 10K Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Julius Farley and Katrina Lindsay were crowned National Road Race 10K Champions on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
‘Iron Lawyer’ Benedict P. Kuehne representing Andrew A. Fahie during appeal
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A new lawyer will be representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie during his appeal of his conviction in relation to cocaine smuggling and money laundering charges.
USPS to start weekly barge deliveries to USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The office of Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett has announced new developments aimed at addressing USPS package delivery delays affecting the US Virgin Islands (USVI), a situation that has resulted in widespread issues for local residents and businesses.
'My administration is fully invested' in seeing VI's Financial Services thrive- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who is also now the Minister responsible for Financial Services, has said he is pleased to lead the efforts in one of the most dynamic and globally significant sectors of the Virgin Islands.
Visa exemption for nationals of Guyana now in effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet, in accordance with section 37 (4) of the Immigration and Passport Act (Revised Edition 2013) has approved the exemption of Guyanese nationals from the list of countries requiring a visa to enter the Territory.
BVI Barracudas competing @ VISF SC in St. Thomas
NAZARETH, St. Thomas, USVI- Fifteen swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Team has been invited to the St. Thomas Swimming Association’s 2024 Virgin Islands Swimming Federation Short Course Championship (VISF SC) this weekend.
Dirk L Walters In! Retracts resignation & will remain BVITB Events Manager
J R O’NEAL DRIVE, Port Purcell, Tortola, VI- It was earlier this year (July 2024) that Mr. Dirk L. Walters tendered his resignation from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) as the Event Manager.
USVI- Police discover unlicensed glock during traffic stop
VI CONSORTIUM
EMILE MILO FRANCIS DRVIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Traffic enforcement in the Lindquist Beach area of St. Thomas led to the arrest of a man found carrying an unlicensed handgun, according to the V.I. Police Department.
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