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January 17th, 2023
Dr Wheatley has too much of national agenda to focus on D7- Kevon S. Lettsome

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Seventh District political candidate in the 2023 election, Kevon S. Lettsome has criticised current Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley as having too much of a portfolio-driven national agenda to be able to adequately make a positive impact in the district he represents.

January 16th, 2023
4 dogs put down following vicious attacks- Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it ordered four dogs euthanised over the weekend, following incidents of each either injuring persons, or maiming or killing livestock.

January 16th, 2023
Excursion boat captain alleges he was asked to leave Oil Nut Bay area

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A boat captain that provides excursions mainly in the Virgin Gorda area was allegedly asked to leave the Oil Nut Bay area. The matter, after being raised on Facebook by Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles, was reportedly subsequently ‘settled’ favourably for the parties involved.

January 16th, 2023
Governor comes from 'a dead economy' & will only 'sink' VI– Former FS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Financial Secretary (FS) in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr L. Allen Wheatley has slammed the United Kingdom (UK) as having a dead economy and yet wanting to impose their economic policies on the VI’s thriving businesses sector through the unelected Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.

January 15th, 2023
Time for Truth: Is the current political party system right for the Virgin Islands?

By Kedrick E. Malone

The 2007 Constitution Order, in its excellent and well-articulated preamble on page 5, states that “the people of the territory of the Virgin Islands have over centuries evolved with a distinct cultural identity which is the essence of a Virgin Islander” (as defined in the 2007 Constitution Order). It goes on to say that “that the people of the Virgin Islands have expressed a desire for their Constitution to reflect who they are as a people and a country”.

January 14th, 2023
Governor’s Office receives big $$ for more staff- SFC Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The financial assault on the Virgin Islands (VI) taxpayer's purse continues over the presence of the Governor’s office in the British Overseas Territory.

January 14th, 2023
CIL's Brian W. Jermyn & Simone T. Monsanto launch new insurance Co. in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Managing Director of Caribbean Insurers Ltd (CIL) Mr Brian W. Jermyn and Director Simone T. Monsanto have expanded their insurance services to Guyana, with the launch of Atlantic Edge Insurance Brokerage Inc.

January 14th, 2023
USVI residents urged to fully vaccinate as COVID cases surge

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The USVI Department of Health said Friday, January 13, 2023, that due to a recent increase in cases in the territory, Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion is urging all Virgin Islanders to take all protective measures against the Covid-19 virus.

January 14th, 2023
Miss BVI Lia R. Claxton dazzles ahead of tonight’s Miss Universe finals

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA – As the 2023 Miss Universe pageant heats up ahead of the finals tonight January 12, 2023, Miss Universe BVI Lia R. Claxton has already dazzled audiences and the judge at the Preliminary competition.

January 13th, 2023
Former FS accuses Unity Gov't of playing know-it-alls & refusing help

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Former Financial Secretary (FS) in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr L. Allen Wheatley has slammed the Dr Natalio D. Wheatley-led Government of National Unity for what he said is their refusal to take advice from experts in the territory, even as the coalition government navigates the last months in office.

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