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Premier Wheatley proposes agriculture drive where all citizens plant a tree
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has proposed an agriculture drive where all citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) can be involved by planting a tree in their years and contributing to the VI’s overall agriculture output.
UPDATE: Injured Adaejah T. Hodge pulls out of 2023 Carifta Games
NASSAU, Bahamas- The world was looking on to see the teenage sprint phenom Adaejah T. Hodge at the 2023 Carifta Games in The Bahamas; however, it will have to wait until next year perhaps, as the Virgin Islander has pulled out of the games due to an ankle injury.
Election billboard belonging to VIP's Luce D. Hodge-Smith reportedly vandalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 2023 elections billboard belonging to 4th District candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith, has reportedly been vandalised, according to images seen by our newsroom.
Ex-Premier Fahie requests more flexible bail conditions for legal meetings, healthcare
FLORIDA, USA – Former Premier and First District representative in the Virgin Islands, Andrew A. Fahie has filed a motion before a Florida court through his lawyer Theresa Van Vliet to receive more flexible bail bond conditions ahead of his July 2023 trial.
Asthmatics urged to wear masks during ASPS demolition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Asthmatics and persons with respiratory conditions in the vicinity of the demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School are being urged to take the necessary precautions including the wearing of masks.
Police probing sudden death of 9-month-old baby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officials from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have today, April 7, 2023, confirmed the death of a 9-month-old baby.
Governor mum on conversations about Mika Barry FB page
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speculations about the Mika Barry Facebook page are rife, including that foreign agents may be working with local persons determined to destabilise the government to suit their various agendas.
'Worrying trend' of men grabbing women’s backsides in public- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has spoken out against what he described as a heightened worrying trend as it relates to aggressive forms of abuse perpetrated against women.
Governor threatens to publish CoI related reviews ahead of elected Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Speculations that the United Kingdom (UK) Government is trying to influence the outcome of the General Elections of the Virgin Islands (VI) continue with the UK-appointed Governor John J. Rankin threatening to make public certain Commission of Inquiry (CoI) related reviews before the elections if the Unity Government does not.
‘If you elect me, D5 will be in good hands’- Marvin E. Blyden
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Fifth District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Marvin E. Blyden aka 'MB' has launched his 2023 elections campaign, urging the people of the Fifth Electoral District to elect him for improvements in areas such as water and infrastructure.
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