‘Fantastic turnout’ @ D4 Back to School Fair!
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- It was more than just a back-to-school giveaway but a wholesome programme for the children when the Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Independence: ‘I’ve always been having a conversation with the people’- Premier
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Amidst the narrative by some that the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is seeking to force independence on them and not speaking to the people about it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he has always been having the conversation with the people.
Hon Kye M. Rymer is Acting Premier & Minister of Finance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is the man temporarily steering the ship of the Virgin Islands, as both Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Deputy Premier, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), are on duty travel.
80 Public Officers complete customer service training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Eighty (80) Public Officers from various offices have completed a Customer Service Training Course facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI).
Premier encourages thankfulness as VI remembered Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to be thankful for the ability to rebuild their lives and the Territory as he reflected on the seventh anniversary of the passage of category 5 Hurricane Irma.
Future Fund application now open through Governor's Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-Applications for the Future Fund is now being accepted by the Governor’s Office until September 20, 2024.
USVI: Man sentenced to 30 Years for shooting that killed daughter & injured mother
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX, USVI- Twenty-four-year-old Jiovani Smith was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the second-degree homicide of Selena Chitolie, a crime that occurred on May 15, 2020.
Put country before party politics- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Myron V Walwyn (R6) has called on Virgin Islanders to put country first as the Opposition seeks to bring a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley.
Female body found at sea, male still missing
Jost van Dyke, VI- The body of a female was discovered at sea off Jost van Dyke on Thursday night, September 5, 2024 by Marine Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
Temporary Road Closure
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) wishes to inform he public that the Fish Bay public road is closed temporarily today, September 7, 2024, due to an oil spill on the road.
Statistical Data Drives Prosperity
By Dickson Igwe
The second of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
VI delegation to UK next week to include Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) next week, September 9 to 13, 2024, where meetings will be held with the newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughy, MP and others from across the new Parliament, to continue building a modern partnership with the UK based on mutual trust, respect, cultural understanding, and support.
7th anniversary of destructive Hurricane Irma today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was labelled as the hurricane of all hurricanes. Today, September 6, 2024, the Virgin Islands remember the destructive Hurricane Irma, which devastated the territory 7 years ago today.
Community meeting to address healthcare concerns on VG tomorrow
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- A community meeting to address concerns of residents with a focus on healthcare will be held on Virgin Gorda tomorrow, September 7, 2024.
VI edged by Cayman Islands in CONCACAF Nations League
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Cayman Islands as the fourth edition of the CONCACAF Nations League got underway at the Truman Boden Sports Complex on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
'Some believe VI only doing well because it’s under UK'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said some people falsely believe the Virgin Islands (VI) being under the Union Jack is the only reason for its successes.
PVIM & NDP resume talk on a general election merger
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI-In their quest for power in the next general elections constitutionally due in 2027, meetings and backroom dealings have resumed between the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) on a possible merger.
Mr. David D Archer Jr. is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr. David D Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor while Governor Daniel Pruce is out of state.
Employers given October deadline to register with online work permit system
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development says it is moving to a fully digital work permit renewal system and is asking employers to register on the Labour Management System (LMS) by October 31, 2024.
Opposition hopeful @ least one gov't member would support Motion of No Confidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has reminded that only one member of the government in the House of Assembly (HoA) is needed to support the Motion of No Confidence for it to be effective.
VG woman forced to think about living in car due to high rent costs- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said something has to be done about the high cost of rent mainly due to the exorbitant cost of insurance on mortgages in the territory.
Winair announces launch of winter schedule & expanding service to/from Martinique
SIMPSON BAY, St Maarten– Winair reveals its winter schedule, featuring new routes that will connect Fort de France, Martinique to newly added Winair destinations. With this growing network Winair will offer more opportunities to conveniently connect within the Caribbean region.
'Comprehensive' road works commence in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Motorists and residents of Sea Cows Bay will welcome the start of much needed road works in the community.
'We brought the Motion of No-Confidence at the right time'- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has expressed optimism that the United Kingdom will not activate the Order in Council that sits over the Virgin Islands following the Commission of Inquiry Report, but expressed disdain in the territory’s Premier and Minister of Finance for not giving Opposition legislators their due credit.
Premier should not get credit if Order in Council is lifted- Hon Skelton suggests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The real reason for the Opposition attempting to bring forward a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands on September 3, 2024, may have been to avoid the government from receiving credit in the event the Order in Council held in reserve is lifted.
USVI: Ex-Tourism Director files lawsuit citing nepotism & discrimination
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Alleging an entrenched pattern of discrimination and favoritism within the [US] V.I. Department of Tourism, former acting director of sales Kay Milliner-Kitchens has taken her grievances to the District Court of the Virgin Islands.
Applications open for Small Business Development Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for the Small Business Development Grant Programme, which was launched in August 2024.
Probe launched into circumstances surrounding death of Revovion A. Sprauve
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called the death of Mr Revovion A. Sprauve aka 'Bucky' over the weekend as hurtful.
Timing of No Confidence Motion ‘reveals a selfish desire for power’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blasted the planned Motion of No Confidence against him by the Opposition as lacking proper timing and another attempt at a power grab.
Opposition walks out as Premier objects to No Confidence Motion on Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government had an opportunity to start to settle into office in April 2023, the Opposition had promised Motions of No Confidence.
'Lack of funding' hurting VI- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, this morning, September 3, 2024, will see Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) bringing forth several reasons to attempt to validate this motion.
Decolonisation 'a matter exclusively for the people'- UN Special Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) has rated its visit to the Virgin Islands (VI) as successful.
Bria R. Guishard appointed General Manager of Long Bay Beach Resort
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI- After serving as Interim General Manager of Long Bay Beach Resort, Virgin Islander Bria R. Guishard has been confirmed to the post.
Police seize firearm & drugs in weekend operations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted a series of operations this past weekend, resulting in significant seizures and the arrest of an individual in possession of a prohibited firearm and drugs.
Opposition Leader to bring Motion of No Confidence against Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seen to many as a toothless tiger, Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is set to flex his muscles in a menacing way at the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, On September 3, 2024.
High migration, child poverty & crime threaten future of USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- “If there were ever a moment for us to stop and pivot, this is the moment.” That was the warning from Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation, who recently apprised lawmakers of findings from the 2023 Kids Count Data Book.
Sports Minister congratulates Adaejah T. Hodge on historic win in Lima
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has congratulated Adaejah T. Hodge on her historic win at the World Athletics under 20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
Antonio Quammie is RCOT's $25K raffle winner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Antonio Quammie is twenty-five thousand dollars richer, after winning the Rotary Club of Tortola’s annual cash raffle on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
VI Premier wishes T&T a 'wonderful' Independence Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of its 62nd anniversary of Independence.
Premier Wheatley to petition OT Minister to lift Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) next week when he will, among other things, seek to get the reserved Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution removed.
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