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December 9th, 2022
New taxi fares approved to align with increased cost of living - Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– New transportation fares for tourists and those moving from ports on the sister islands have been approved in the Virgin Islands (VI) after some 12 years, following a meeting with government officials and the transportation-for-hire industry.

December 8th, 2022
Ms Parsons comments on Ellis Thomas Downs matter ‘misleading’- Hon Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Elieene L. Parsons OBE recently sought to shift blame on the state of Ellis Thomas Downs and the current impasse that has resulted in a ban on its use to Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA.

December 8th, 2022
Heads of Government with their feet on our necks

Alred C. Frett

Never too Young to Earn or Old to Learn:

Some seniors say that they understand and appreciate what I’m saying as good or better than the Youth so I shouldn’t ignore them... They may be right but, they had the same opportunities before and shouldn’t deny the Youth now getting their turn at information... Furthermore, even now they have equal opportunity to read, listen and learn and are even welcomed to correct me when and where necessary.

December 8th, 2022
‘BVI women are our worst enemies’- CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome

HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome has referred to women in the Virgin Islands and West Indies as their own worst enemies for not pushing their female counterparts, but rather, relishing in their downfall.

December 7th, 2022
VI Gov’t, Caricom sign MoU for increased Border Security

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caricom Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) for the exchange of Advance Passenger Information (API).

December 7th, 2022
Athletes, coaches & medics benefit from Anti-Doping & Sports Nutrition Workshop

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - National Federations, athletes, coaches, medics and volunteers benefitted from the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) free Anti-Doping and Sports Nutrition Workshop held in the Eileen Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Tortola on Saturday morning, December 3, 2022.

December 7th, 2022
Virgin Islanders are 'experts' @ criticising– Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop criticising and instead celebrate accomplishments on the way forward for the Territory.

December 6th, 2022
‘Public servants scared stiff’ of being charged in office- Hon Carvin Malone

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has declared that public officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) are in a state of fright over the spate of a recent breach of trust charges laid against public officers in the territory.

December 5th, 2022
No more ‘fly by night’ elected politicians in the HoA– Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for an end to how the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) select its leaders, declaring that the territory has reached a point where it has outgrown the selection of ‘fly by night’ politicians who are elected simply for being liked.

December 4th, 2022
Beverly Smith receives Stephanie Benn Public Service Award

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Beverly Smith from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was presented the inaugural Public Service Award for Excellence in Customer Service named in honour of the late Registrar General Mrs Stephanie P. Benn.

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