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‘Cindy’ alleges more arrests including of Sitting HoA members to come
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan is alleging that several more arrests will come on the heels of charges against Minister for Education under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Myron V. Walwyn.
Opposition Leader hosting D1 community meeting tonight
WEST END, Tortola, VI– Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) will tonight, November 3, 2022, be hosting a community meeting in the First District to discuss several burning issues.
45-year-old Sea Cow's Bay man charged with Cannabis Cultivation, Threat to Kill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On October 25, 2022, at 16:29hrs Police arrested and charged Cecil Leslie, 45, Sea Cow's Bay for the offenses of Threat to Kill, Cultivation of Cannabis, Unlawful Possession of Explosive and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, however, it remains unclear what date he will appear before the courts.
Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation
BBC
LONDON, UK - Sir Richard Branson has turned down an invitation from Singapore's government to take part in a live television debate about the country's approach towards drugs and the death penalty.
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch
AP
NEW YORK, USA — As he played to a crowd of supporters in Robstown, Texas, former President Donald Trump drew cheers as he talked up his first two runs for the White House — and teased a third.
Premier grateful for OECS leaders defending VI’s democratic rights
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he remains grateful to leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for defending the VI’s democracy against United Kingdom (UK) rule.
Constitutional Review Commission launching public consultation from Nov 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Constitutional Review Commission in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be launching public consultations from today, November 1, 2022, following expressions of interest in meeting with the Commission.
Premier Wheatley accuses local media of 'clickbait journalism'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Known to be vocal about his opinion of the local media, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said while he favours a strong media core in the VI he remains concerned about clickbait type articles.
St George’s Secondary student wins Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A student from St George’s Secondary School has won the Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition sponsored by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6).
PSC mechanism can be used to discipline public officers– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) says he believes a different approach and mechanism can be taken as it relates to disciplining public officers in instances such as breach of trust criminal charges.