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February 27th, 2022
Scrub Island Resort named one of ‘Best Hotels for 2022’

SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina in the [British] Virgin Islands has been named to the list of Best Hotels for 2022 by US News & World Report, the recognised global authority in rankings and consumer advice.

February 25th, 2022
As pandemic impacts economies globally was VI smart to not take UK Loan Guarantee?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even while some, for political reasons, have stated that the Government of the Virgin Islands should have ignored all the risks and red flags and go ahead and accept the £300M Loan Guarantee offer from the United Kingdom (UK) following the destructive hurricanes of 2017, statistics are now showing it may have done the right thing as inflation rises worldwide and economies continue to feel the impact of the pandemic.

February 24th, 2022
US 'sidestepping' Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership 'hypocritical'– Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talkshow host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out the duplicitous nature of the US Government implementing Central Registers of Beneficial Ownership, yet backing the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) on the Virgin Islands (VI) and other British OTs Implementing Public Registers.

February 24th, 2022
Beware the sons of Solomon & the wisdom we spurn

Alred C. Frett

Why Repeat the Mistakes of Others?

We live and learn so, it would be nice if we could say or hear something just once and that would be enough – However, in Today’s World of conspiracies and propaganda; once never seems to be enough for although we claim to search for Truth, yet, when we find it, we still reject it… Subsequently, our Lives and World are ruled by many who regard lying as talent and find it as easy to lie as to breathe – In this, Trump is not alone.

February 22nd, 2022
'We are not fools! Speak from facts!' – Caller to Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A caller to the NDP Radio show held last night, February 21, 2022, called out Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) on what he felt were untruths being spoken during the show about the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.

February 21st, 2022
TRC to hold public hearing on amendment of Unitary Licenses

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of the Virgin Islands (Commission) will be holding a public meeting on the proposed adoption of amendments to Unitary Licences as contained in the Notice to Adopt a Directive on the Amendment of Unitary Licences issued by the Commission on December 30, 2021.

February 17th, 2022
Pier Park carries ‘rich legacy of a great Virgin Islander’- Hon De Castro’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) marked its 6th anniversary on February 16, 2022, and celebrated a Virgin Islands stalwart, the late Chief Minister which the said Park is named after during a ceremony and unveiling of his statue as a tribute to his hard work.

February 16th, 2022
Gov’t in weekly meetings with UK on Medical Marijuana Bill– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that in order to advance the assent of the Medical Marijuana Bill, his administration is now in weekly talks with the United Kingdom (UK) government.

February 16th, 2022
Construction of new WE Ferry Terminal to start later this year– Premier Fahie

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal will get underway during the 2022 summer months.

February 16th, 2022
'Give people work so they don't have time to complain'- Skelton-Cline to Govt

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of the Honestly Speaking Radio Programme and Consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton Cline is encouraging the sitting Government to fast forward the many projects that have been in the pipeline this first quarter.

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