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December 29th, 2022
We need a Police Chief that has a hatred for evil & crime

Hugh B. Thomas

As I sit here and meditate, it is so disturbing how far these islands have fallen. When I sit back and look over the condition of the islands, a place that is supposed to be a fortress and a tourist’s dream, all I see is garbage and trash. I see a people living in an elevated level of stress. Our seniors are not in a place where they can live a comfortable life and there are no programmes to help our poor and ill.

December 28th, 2022
Hon Vanterpool points out hypocrisy in UK being angry with Putin

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) has been called out for its hypocrisy in condemning the actions of Russia and its President Vladimir V. Putin regarding the Ukraine invasion while threatening to recolonise the Virgin Islands (VI) by suspending the local constitution and impose direct rule.

December 28th, 2022
Stuart R. Fonseca aka ‘Ras White’ passes

HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- Known for many things, especially his wit and technical skills, Mr Stuart Randolph Fonseca aka ‘Ras White’ has died.

December 28th, 2022
UN adopts resolution against UK Order in Council & Direct Rule

NEW YORK, USA – The United Nations General Assembly on December 12, 2022, adopted a resolution on the question of the [British] Virgin Islands contained in the 2022 Report on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.

December 28th, 2022
Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers

AP

HONG KONG, China - Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said Wednesday.

December 27th, 2022
‘If we forget God, this nation is doomed’- Hon Maduro-Caines

PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- One of the three female legislators of the House of Assembly (HoA) continues to lead the spiritual walk of the people of the Virgin Islands and has issued a call for a return to a Christ-like realm heading into 2023.

December 27th, 2022
Cabinet approves Antoinette Skelton as reviewer of CoI Recommendation B24

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved the appointment of former Director of Social Security Board (SSB) Ms Antoinette Skelton as the reviewer for Recommendation B24 of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report Recommendations.

December 26th, 2022
As 2022 ends, VI almost 100% back to pre-pandemic life– Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister of Communications, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has expressed gratitude that the Virgin Islands (VI) is well on its way to pre-pandemic life following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the territory.

December 26th, 2022
‘National tragedy that there is no horse racing today’ - Dr Michael A. Turnbull

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Reverend Dr. Michael A. Turnbull aka 'Dr Mike' who is the brother of Legislator, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has called a ‘National Tragedy’ the fact that there is no boxing day races today, December 26, 2022, in the Virgin Islands (VI).

December 26th, 2022
Governor Rankin is the pharaoh of the Virgin Islands – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has referred to the United Kingdom as the Pharaoh of the British OTs with the current Virgin Islands (VI) Governor, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG, as the Pharaoh of the Virgin Islands (VI).

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