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'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.
St Croix woman gets over 3 years for Attempted Cocaine Trafficking
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Bianca Torres, a 35-year-old resident of St Croix, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison following her guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
‘There is still significant work to be done’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even while acknowledging that much progress has been made with regards to the implementation of reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands, Governor Daniel Pruce has noted that a lot is yet to be done.
Annette Layne cops 1st & 2nd in Hot Sauce Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize in the Hot Sauce Competition of $500 was won by Annette Layne, with her submission ‘Nia’s Pineapple Hot Sauce’ at Bamboushay Restaurant & Lounge on Friday night, August 30, 2024.
Trinidadian Lincoln E. Bobb tipped to be new Deputy Director of Trade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has hired on a two year contract Dr. Lincoln E. Bobb from Trinidad and Tobago to be the Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs.
Contract signed for works on VI Fire & Rescue Services HQ Tender Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An over one-million-dollar contract has been signed for improvement works on the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters' Tender Bay.
USVI: Governor Bryan calls for minimum wage increase
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is calling on the 35th Legislature to consider new legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Virgin Islands, stating that with inflation steadily rising, the current rate of $10.50 per hour is insufficient to meet the growing financial demands faced by residents.
CoI Reforms: 'Over 90% completed'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said forty-five out of the forty-eight or 94% of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations have been completed to date.
RCOT $25K cash raffle draw happening today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Rotary Club of Tortola twenty-five thousand dollars cash raffle will be held today, August 31, 2024, and proceeds will go towards supporting efforts for cancer treatment at BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Statistics is King
By Dickson C. Igwe
The first of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
VI's Adaejah T. Hodge wins 200m gold in Lima
LIMA, Peru, SA- Adaejah T. Hodge, 18, has won the Virgin Islands' first gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
'It's clear we will not meet that deadline' - Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August 31, 2024 deadline for completion of implementation of recommendations under the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) will not be met, Governor Daniel Pruce has said, confirming our first and accurate article on August 29, 2024.
Rehabilitation works begin on Old Administration Building
MAIN STREET, Road Town, Tortola, VI- Rehabilitation works have begun on the Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola following initial delays caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Business Watch: Klass Electronics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Klass Electronics located in the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park, is where you want to go for all your back-to-school electronic needs.
UPDATE: Hodge blazes into final of Women's 200m in Lima
LIMA, Peru, SA- Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge has put herself in a position to capture another medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
No suspension of VI Constitution, Governor’s portion in CoI not completed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the United Kingdom’s appointed Governor Daniel Pruce announced in May, 2024, that he has given a final extension on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations until August 31, 2024, the chatting class has been in uproar.
VI native D'Joni Scatliffe awarded football scholarship to Syracuse University
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- A Virgin Islands (VI) native who now resides in the United States has received a full scholarship to Syracuse University in New York.
Dame Janice M. Pereira appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council
LONDON, England, UK- Former Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Chief Justice, Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, has been appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Approximately 150 benefit from 1st District back-to-school event
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Residents of the First District and their elected representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court in West End on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to wish students of the district success and to provide supplies to help them on their journey in the 2024/2025 academic school year.
Adaejah T. Hodge takes 100m Silver @ World Athletics U20 C/Ships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage sprint sensation from the Virgin Islands (VI) Adaejah T. Hodge overcame a sluggish start to the Women’s 100m Final at the World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru to claim a silver medal on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Low pressure area in Atlantic being monitored
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a few days, a low pressure area could form in the central portion of the Tropical Atlantic, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has reported.
HireBVI hosting Issa Back2School Wet Fete this Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Issa Back2School Wet Fete organised by HireBVI will be held this Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School from 12:00 PM.
Teachers with only Associate's Degrees or less told to ‘upskill’ themselves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe has encouraged educators in the Virgin Islands (VI) to advance their education.
‘Swift actions’ prevented a possible major catastrophe- Delta Petroleum
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Delta Petroleum has expressed gratitude to the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and its staff at the service station in Pasea for their quick action that prevented what could have been a major disaster on August 27, 2024.
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Governor assents to Crown Lands Management Act, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two bills that fulfil the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations were recently assented to by Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce.
UPDATE: Hodge through to 100m Final @ World U20 Championships
LIMA, Peru, SA- Teenage Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge has put herself in an early position to medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, after qualifying for the Final of the Women's 100m.
Woman drives burning car into Delta Gas Station @ Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A woman, on seeing her car catching afire, caused some amount of panic when she drove the burning car into the Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate in her bid to get help.
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Life Changing Outreach Ministry hosted back-to-school event @ Sticket
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The churches are also involved in the annual back-to-school giveaways. To this extent, Life Changing Outreach Ministry headed by Long Look resident Mrs. Micah Lettsome did her part.
'I have a vision' for education- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) delivered a unique address during Professional Day 2024 on August 26, 2024, where instead of the normal speech, the educator turned government minister delivered a powerful poem detailing her vision for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) education system.
BVI Scouts & Girl Guides BVI receive over $15k from RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made monetary donations to the BVI Scouts and Girl Guides BVI on Sunday, August 25, 2024, amounting to over $15,000.00.
Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Law enforcement officers reportedly came under fire while on a high-speed boat chase on the night of Sunday, August 25, 2024.
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