Community
Gutter politics? Electrical box tampered with on eve of Hon Maduro-Caines basketball event
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Less than 24 hours before the start of a basketball tournament hosted by the Committee to Re-elect Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, the electrical wires in the panel box at the basketball court on the Millicent Mercer Grounds in Baughers Bay were reportedly cut.
Prominent businessman Alric L. Corea has died
HORSE PATH, Tortola, VI- The family, friends and many in the business community are mourning the passing of prominent businessman and philanthropist Mr Alric Lenois Corea.
More witch-hunt? Police arrested for allegedly challenging wrongdoings @ RVIPF!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what some describe as ongoing efforts by the Governor and Police Commissioner to eliminate anyone fighting for justice and speaking out against corruption in the local Police Force, an alleged local witch-hunt continues in the Virgin Islands.
Man shot dead in USVI, suspect already charged with murder
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, Sr. Croix — USVIPD officers responding to a 911 call of a “man down” at 105L Whim found 31-year-old Akeem Javois lying unresponsive in front of the residence Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2023.
VI prepares for direct Miami flights via American Airlines
BEEF ISLAND, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) prepare for the launch of a new service to Miami with American Airlines on June 1, 2023, the carrier has named the Territory “Sexiest New Destination”.
Impunity in Governance
Dickson C. Igwe
The well-worn cliché, that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, is an assertion that should guide Julius Caesar, if he or she wants a wholesome, happy, and lengthy tenure in office. Sadly it never really does. When he possesses power, Caesar is unrestrained in his appetites.
Three more Smart Community Centres handed over to VI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Marking a significant breakthrough in recovery efforts following the 2017 hurricanes, the Government of the Virgin Islands is now the recipient of three state-of-the-art Smart Community Centres.
SCB community regains use of community meeting space
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- At last, the refurbished Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay was handed over to the community on February 27, 2023.
Lack of affordable housing in USVI leading to increased homelessness- Officials say
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The lack of adequate affordable housing is contributing to elevated levels of homelessness in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), keeping people in emergency shelters well over the allotted timeframe.
If you can’t say how you represented VI in last 8 months ‘sit down’- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Talk show host and social commentator Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' is challenging local politicians and political aspirants in the Virgin Islands to run in the 2023 elections race only if they have a track record.