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UPDATE: It’s confirmed Dr Pickering IN! as candidate for D7
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Just like first and accurately reported by our news centre over the weekend, it is now confirmed that former representative for the Seventh District Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, who was defeated in the 2019 general election, is back.
Businesses challenged to donate @ least $60K each for ESHS redevelopment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has laid down the gauntlet for local businesses and companies to fund the campus redevelopment efforts at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) as a result of an increase in the cost of raw materials.
VI already systematically prepared for Independence – Dr Carlyle Corbin
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - International Advisor on Governance and United Nations expert, Dr Carlyle Corbin has pointed out that while the VI has more preparations to make as it relates to seeking independence from the UK, the territory is already systematically prepared for self-governance.
VG Fishermen Cooperative's annual ‘Wahoo Mania’ set for April 16, 2022
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda - Over a dozen boats have signed up for the Virgin Gorda Fishermen Cooperative (VGFC) 'Wahoo Mania' 2022, a fishing tournament set to take place on April 16, 2022, on the waters surrounding Anegada and Virgin Gorda for a $3000 grand prize.
Former Nevis Premier Vance W. Amory dies @ age 72
LONDON, UK - Former Premier of St Kitts and Nevis Vance W. Amory passed away today, April 2, 2022, in London at age 72. His cause of death was not revealed.
Thea Cooke opens ‘The Bass Spot’ music school & studio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was an emotional morning for a young teacher of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) when she took her craft to another level by broadening her opportunity to impact the lives of persons in the music industry.
The return of the inflation monster?
Dickson C. Igwe
The younger generation – under 50s - have not experienced nor understood the evils of inflation like older folk have. And today there is a warning the world may be entering stagflation as inflation rises to the 10% mark; energy prices increase by up to 60%, and war in Ukraine drives up commodity and food prices. These are serious economic times indeed.
14 active COVID-19 cases currently in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands currently has 14 recorded active COVID-19 cases, with all of the cases currently on Tortola.
Senior Anegada resident blasts NDP for neglecting medical airlift for Sister Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 93-year-old Anegada resident Darvin G. Potter has blasted the former National Democratic Party (NDP) Government for years of neglecting to address the urgent issue of emergency medical airlifts from the Sister Islands to Tortola.
US charity makes donation to WINBVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the United States-based organisation Nehemiah Foundation made an intentional stop in the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to meet and make donations to the WINBVI Organisation as a first step to what promises to blossom into a new partnership.
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