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Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mr Ron R. Potter has defended himself against claims that he was smirking and smiling during the community meeting in Virgin Gorda last weekend.
Upper-level trough affecting VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions caused by an upper-level trough.
Health Minister Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to attend OECS Meetings in St Kitts & Nevis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development and the inaugural meeting of the Joint Council of Ministers: Health, Human and Social Development and Education in St Kitts and Nevis.
Nursing shortage will continue without improved compensation packages- Ron R. Potter
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Ron R. Potter says the issue of the shortage of nurses, doctors and other health services staff will continue if compensation packages are not improved.
VI/UK high-profile meetings have begun
LONDON, England, UK- The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation currently in the United Kingdom (UK) have begun their high-profile meetings.
‘I live here also’- Hon Wheatley to VG residents
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minster for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has told the people of Virgin Gorda he understands their pain, being also a resident of the sister island.
Carrot Bay 10K set for Sept 14
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Race 3 in the BVI Runners 10k fun run series with 5k option will be this Saturday September 14, 2024, at 6.30 AM.
Ebenezer Thomas Primary turns 50 with new houses, mascot & motto
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ebenezer Thomas Primary School brought in the new academic year and its 50th anniversary with all things new as the school unveiled a new mascot, motto and school houses.
Caught between the CoI & Vote of No Confidence
Alred C. Frett
The Seasons may Change, but the Reasons remain:
September is a month of seasonal change, and without Holidays, but our social problems and challenges continue... We fuss and lament about bad Roads and Governmental Services, as if we forgot the root reasons for the problems... Even Bad Governments are good at making empty promises, and the VI and UK Governments are no exceptions; they are fully aware that nothing but excuses will be delivered.
The oath & pledge 'are not just words'- Gov Pruce tells new British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty-Six (36) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after having been previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
Minister for Education to attend OECS Meeting in St Kitts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers of Education meetings in St Kitts from Tuesday, September 10 to Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Peter Haycraft T10 Tournament bowls off Sept 15
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The annual Peter Haycraft T10 Cricket Tournament is set to bowl off September 15, 2024 at the Greenland Recreation Ground.
Vehicles collide @ Sleepy Hill
SLEEPY HILL, Tortola, VI- At least three vehicles, including a large bus, were involved in a collision in the area of Tortola known as Sleepy Hill this morning, September 9, 2024.
'Clinics need to have separated budgets'- Dr June M. Samuel
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- The need for clinics across the territory to have their separate budget allocation was one of the topics of discussion during a community meeting at St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 6, 2024.
‘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.
79 Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seventy-Nine (79) individuals were welcomed as newly Naturalised British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) following a brief ceremony held at Government House on August 29, 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.
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