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VI’s latest book ‘Turn of Events’ to be dramatised today, Nov 24, 2022
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- ‘Powerful’, ‘gripping’, ‘suspenseful’ and ‘a page turner’ are just some of the words persons have used to describe ‘Turn of Events’, a book by Virgin Islander Mrs Dawn U. Leonard.
'Relationship between USVI & VI at an all-time high’– Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the relationship between the Virgin Islands (VI) and US Virgin Islands (USVI) is now at a high and that talks are ongoing to address cross border issues.
Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen and wounding 18
AP
ISREAL, Jerusalem - Two blasts went off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing a Canadian-Israeli teenager and injuring at least 18, in what police said were attacks by Palestinians.
UK will not suspend VI Constitution– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talkshow host and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the United Kingdom (UK) will not suspend the constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI ) and, therefore, the people of the territory should stop putting energy into fighting the colonial power on that front.
Customs Boss Wade N. Smith still not called back to work
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith has not been instructed to return to work, according to sources close to the situation speaking on condition of anonymity to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Unhealthy eating & foods inculcated through culture in VI- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talkshow host and activist Mr Cromwell Smith says poor eating habits and food have been inculcated in the minds of Virgin Islanders through the local culture.
Education pulling youths away from VI & Church – Dr Pickering
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Former Legislator & Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says a stronger public-private partnership is needed to encourage youths to return to the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Church after studying abroad.
Premier’s post should be held by Indigenous Virgin Islander - Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Julian Willock said he believes the next version of the territory’s constitution should contain “some protection for the indigenous Virgin Islander,” including in the highest public office.
Digicel rolls out ‘Christmas keeps on giving’ holiday campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Digital operator Digicel has rolled out its Christmas that keeps on giving holiday campaign to give back to its customers in the Virgin Islands and the local community as it adopts a spirit of gratitude.
Hon deCastro to accompany two-member team @ Commonwealth Youth Parliament T&T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) Honourable Sharie B. de Castro will lead a two-member team to the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) to be held in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from November 20 to 24, 2022.
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