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Eileene L. Parsons is 'part of the problem’ in VI– Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– 2023 political candidate and ‘Cut Deep’ talk show host, Cindy Rosan has also slammed former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE for comments she made on what is a Virgin Islander.
17 whales towed out to sea; more than 30 buried
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The removal process has begun for the over 50 Shortfin pilot whales that died on the island of Anegada this past weekend.
‘My whole life I thought I was a Virgin Islander’- Heritage
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– The host of the popular International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage', said he believed for most of his life that he was a Virgin Islander but he is now having an identity crisis after former legislator and cultural icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE stated that a Virgin Islander is someone who must be able to trace their lineage back three generations on both sides.
Immigrants, it's time to 'get the hell out!'
Kenneth G. Gladstone
Not too long ago, a local Virgin Islands businessman was heard in a meeting of like-minds, which was broadcast live across social media, uttering blistering remarks about immigrants. The meeting was live without their knowing and the video went viral among immigrants. As you can imagine, his business declined dramatically as a result. He later offered his apology but to no avail.
Outrage over Eileene L. Parsons' ‘opinion’ on who is a Virgin Islander
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Scores of persons born in the Virgin Islands (VI) or deemed to belong to the territory were left upset following statements by local icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE during a Virgin Islands Day, July 4, 2022, Panel Discussion held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.
Some dead whales ‘will be dragged to the ocean’- Hon Turnbull
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is working to dispose of the more than 50 dead Shortfin pilot whales discovered on the East End of Anegada at the weekend.
Rajah A. Smith donates laptops to graduates of JvD School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Local businessman Rajah A. Smith, moved by the perseverance of the 2022 graduating students of Jost van Dyke Primary School, presented them with laptops on Friday, July 1, 2022.
Public urged not to remove stranded whales from shore
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Over 50 Shortfin pilot whales have died on the East End of Anegada and persons are urged not to attempt to move the stranded whales from the shore.
Governor lied? BVITB never consulted on ‘Police in Paradise’ video – Clive McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) Director Mr Clive McCoy has discredited the statement by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG that the tourist board was consulted on the controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ video.
‘COI Report Implementation Unit’ to be up & running by July 15, 2022 – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his government will be setting up a new unit to support the work of local Government ministries in implementing the CoI recommendations.