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October 29th, 2024
$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.

October 29th, 2024
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.

October 28th, 2024
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.

October 28th, 2024
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.

October 29th, 2024
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.

October 28th, 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.

October 28th, 2024
$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.

October 28th, 2024
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.

October 28th, 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.

October 27th, 2024
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."

October 27th, 2024
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.

October 28th, 2024
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.

October 27th, 2024
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.

October 27th, 2024
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.

October 27th, 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.

October 26th, 2024
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).

October 26th, 2024
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).

October 26th, 2024
USVI- Fatal shooting marks 34th homicide in USVI this year

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- On Friday, October 25, 2024, a fatal shooting at the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion in St. Croix left a 19-year-old male dead after he was struck in the head by gunfire.

October 26th, 2024
Six advances to 284 Excellence Film Competition finals

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Six film makers have advanced to the finals of the 2024 284 Excellence Film Competition by the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission.

October 26th, 2024
Miss RVIPF is first ever Miss True Blue Beauty

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Miss Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Tresan R. Sharpe has been crowned the first Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) Miss True Blue Beauty.

October 26th, 2024
Trust, confidence, and dollar debt

By Dickson C. Igwe

OK. There has been much news about the Non-Aligned Movement in recent years. These are countries considered neutral- not linked at the hip with the USA or the West. BRICS- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa and nations in the Middle East, plus a number of others in Asia.

October 25th, 2024
Remaining CoI audits reveal irregularities- Governor Pruce

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has revealed that audits relating to the COVID-19 assistance grants and government contracts over one hundred thousand dollars unveiled irregularities.

October 25th, 2024
Queen of hate speech Cindy Rosan claims she is not ‘Mika Barry’

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- The queen of hate speech in the Virgin Islands (VI) Rosemary L. Rosan aka 'Cindy', who was sacked by the BVI Tourist Board when her job was made redundant (some claimed it was for lack of performance), is at it again.

October 25th, 2024
Wolues, VG United & Lion Heart win convincingly in National League openers

EAST END, Tortola, VI- There were goals in plentiful supply as the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Men’s National League kicked off last weekend with Lion Heart F.C. and Wolues hitting their opponents for six.

October 25th, 2024
Scholarship honouring Dame Janice M. Pereira established by BVI Bar Association

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Bar Association has announced the creation of the Dame Janice Pereira Bar Association Scholarship.

October 25th, 2024
‘I am not leading the country to independence’- Premier Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Stating that decolonialisation is inevitable, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands will have to decide collectively on its options going forward.

October 24th, 2024
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.

October 24th, 2024
TLC looking to become self-sufficient

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Taxi and Livery Commission is looking to become self-sufficient soon.

October 24th, 2024
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.

October 24th, 2024
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.

October 24th, 2024
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.

October 24th, 2024
'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.

October 23rd, 2024
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.

October 23rd, 2024
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.

October 23rd, 2024
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.

October 24th, 2024
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.

October 23rd, 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.

October 23rd, 2024
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.

October 23rd, 2024
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.

October 22nd, 2024
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).

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