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Najan Christopher appeared in Magistrates’ Court over alleged frivolous charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ongoing plot continues to eradicate Virgin Islanders who are patriots and fighters for freedom with an instance happening on Thursday, December 8, 2022, when Najan Christopher, Director of the International Affairs Secretariat in the Premier’s Office, was dragged before a Magistrates’ Court.
Nanny Cay donates raffle proceeds to Jaleel Cameron Foundation
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Jaleel Cameron Foundation (JCF) is on the receiving end of the charitable hands of Nanny Cay, thanks to participants of their recent raffle.
Over 40 writers & speakers featured during 2nd Annual BVI Lit Fest
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Over forty writers and other speakers from the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and its diaspora took centre stage to showcase literature, film, music, and spoken word under the theme "Unspoken. Unwritten. Unknown" at the 2nd Annual BVI Literary Arts Festival held November 3-6, 2022.
Wider cross-section of public needed on National Security Council– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is advocating for more members on the local National Security Council (NSC), which he said should involve a wider cross-section of the public.
Hon Neville A. Smith brings 2022 Christmas joy to residents
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Despite the one-sided Commissioner of Inquiry conducted by a one-man British judge stripping elected officials of their assistance grants to help residents, one elected official went into his own pockets, as has been the case even before he was elected in 2019.
Beware the winds of progress that take us backwards
Alred C. Frett
Money no longer grow on Trees:
We are quick to recite ‘Where there is no Vision the People perish’ but still confuse Sight and Vision... To me they are different – Sight is what we physically see with our natural Eyes, in the immediate or present instance; whereas, Vision is what we mentally see within our Minds even before it happens... Example; We are now seeing the badness and madness of Trump that I envisioned several years ago.
Methodist Church blasted for ‘eyesore’ graveyard wall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Road Town Methodist Church has received criticisms online for the condition of its graveyard wall, which has been described as an eyesore in the heart of town.
OneMart stores in ‘every corner of VI’ shows confidence in economy– Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has pointed to the opening of OneMart supermarkets across Tortola as a show of confidence in the Virgin Islands' economy.
Hospitality & Marine Education to be offered @ HLSCC VG Centre
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Virgin Gorda Centre has announced plans to expand its programme offerings to include both Marine and Maritime Studies and Culinary and Hospitality Studies to the Virgin Gorda community, in keeping with the demands of the hospitality industry.
UK ‘let my people go’ & end colonialism– Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative and experienced legislator Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool says the 2023 Budget presented by the coalition government is one that all in the Virgin Islands (VI) should be proud of and is an indicator that the Territory has been managing its own affairs.
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