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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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
TLC looking to become self-sufficient
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Taxi and Livery Commission is looking to become self-sufficient soon.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Dame Janice M. Pereira pinned as Paul Harris Fellow
PASEA, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE was today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, made a Paul Harris Fellow.
'Interview an Elder' initiative launched to preserve VI's history
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders have been called upon to assist in the documenting of the stories of the Territory’s elders in a newly launched Oral History Initiative dubbed ‘Interview an Elder’.
UPDATE: ‘All of our customers' balances are safe’- 1FirstBank
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— 1FirstBank has confirmed in a statement that it is “facing an operational issue” that may be impacting some customers by showing incorrect balances but has assured affected customers their account balances are safe.
Governance Reform Transition Plan to be launched in November- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Governance Reform Transition Plan (GRTP) will be launched in the Virgin Islands on November 4, 2024, signaling the transition from Commission of Inquiry (CoI) implementation to ongoing governance reform.
CIBC customers panic unnecessarily due to Guavaberry Media’s false reporting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some customers of CIBC were thrown into a state of panic this morning, October 22, 2024, when Guavaberry Media, in its apparent haste to be first to report the news, failed to do its due diligence and falsely reported that customers of that bank had discovered their bank account balances were at zero.
D3 Job Fair set for Oct 27, 2024 @ Therapy Works grounds
HANNAH’S ROAD, Tortola, VI- Third District resident and former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has confirmed the hosting of the annual Third District Job Fair.
Reflect on VI’s history & resilience on National Heroes & Foreparents Day- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands (VI) observes National Heroes and Foreparents Day today, Monday, October 21, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said today should be used to reflect on the Territory’s history and celebrate the spirit of resilience.
Hon Rymer joins in celebrating VI's Air Traffic Controllers
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) joined the global aviation community in celebrating Air Traffic Controllers’ Day on October 20, 2024, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of its Air Traffic Controllers, who ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of air travel in the Virgin Islands.
New info reveals Cindy Rosan received $20K upon job severance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the leak of documents showing former Events Manager at The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ seeking one million dollars for being sent home, new leaked documents show she received over twenty thousand dollars upon being made redundant in December 2020.
Robotics headed to primary schools- Hon De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Robotics Programme is headed to primary school next school year.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Vehicle ends up in ghut near Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, our roving camera observed a small SUV that had ended up in a ghut adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
Tola Radio ‘not going off air for 1 second’- Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Despite a press release from Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) stating it has terminated its service agreement with Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ has assured the public the popular radio station will not be going off air anytime.
BVI Christian Council engages Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) paid a courtesy call on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
USVI- Man shot to death @ gas station in STT
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A 26-year-old man was found dead in Bovoni, St Thomas on Saturday night, October 19, 2024, the [US] VI Police Department has confirmed. The victim, identified by family members as Venquon N. Richardson, was discovered at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the Gas Works area, after police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the vicinity.
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