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People expect you to have all the ideas once you run for office– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has said there is a need to put policies in place that will result in an environment where individual ideas can flourish into businesses that can push the local economy forward.
Police Officers claim they were not shown version of Police Act before HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heel of an outcry by the public and many legislators on the version of the Police Act 2023 before the House of Assembly (HoA) comes word that local police officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are claiming to not have seen the version that made it to the HoA.
'Self-hatred' thwarting meaningful integration of VI history into schools– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has criticised the local education system for what he said is an inability to meaningfully integrate Virgin Islands' black history into the local educational curriculum.
VI made ‘big mistake’ in not accepting UK loan guarantee- Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says it was a big mistake for the Virgin Islands Government to not take up a United Kingdom (UK) £300M loan guarantee offer for hurricane recovery and infrastructure development.
Dr Smith said Jaspert asked him about corruption before becoming VI Governor
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Premier Dr D. Orlando Smith says a precursor to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands (VI) came as a result of people in the territory continuously complaining to the British government about corruption in the VI government.
VIP holds Congress meeting; Districts Candidates, Chairman & Executive up for vote!
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The 52-year-old Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will be holding a regular congress meeting for its 76 member delegates to chart a new course in preparation for the 2023 General Elections.
Former Businessman & Public Officer Elihu R. Rhymer BEM passes
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI - The Territory, close friends, and family are mourning the passing of Elihu Rudolph Rhymer B.E.M., who according to family members passed away today Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long illness at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town, the capital city.
UPDATE: No Injuries, fatalities reported after Long Bush/Lower Estate gunshots
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - Following reports of gunshots in the Long Bush/Lower Estate area last evening Friday, February 3, 2023, there have been no reports of any injuries or fatalities in the area.
Premier fails to get UK Minister to lift Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Despite pushing the narrative of a ‘Modern Partnership’ between the United Kingdom and the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI), UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith has indicated that the controversial Order in Council to suspend the VI’s constitution will not be lifted until the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms are completed.
Hon Vanterpool embarrassed over tourist seeing 'garbage smoke' on VG
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has said he was recently embarrassed over the unsightly burning of garbage on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda.
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