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October 25th, 2021
VIP Gov't supports Anegada having its own Representative in HoA

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration and Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is in support of the view by some Anegadians that the far-flung island would only meet its full potential if it is its own district and, by extension, has its own representative in the House of Assembly (HoA).

October 23rd, 2021
'The Judge' William I. Rhymer passes away @ age 104

ROUND HILL, Tortola, VI - Tortola resident and former sailor, Mr William I. Rhymer aka 'The Judge' who held the title of being the oldest living person in the Virgin Islands (VI) has died at age 104 in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

October 22nd, 2021
Thad A. Lettsome to represent VI @ 2021 Junior PanAm Games in Columbia

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local sailing champion, Thad A. Lettsome will in November 2021 represent the VI at the inaugural Junior PanAm Games in Cali, Colombia.

October 22nd, 2021
CoI has racist colonial undertones with UK interrogating VI- caller tells Premier

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has maintained that the United Kingdom-sponsored Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry, once transparent and leads to a just outcome, may aid in the territory becoming better.

October 20th, 2021
Labour- Covid– Corruption– Inflation… All connected

Alred C. Frett

All Children are Called but Adults are Also Welcomed:

With so much to say and do in so little time, it’s important to look beyond today with the ambition to see beyond tomorrow… I bring Truth to the Youth because they are our Tomorrows and if we fail them, then they are as likely to fail our Grandchildren… At the same time, focus on our Youth is not to say, Seniors are unable to learn and change but the acceptance, that they are far more stuck in customs and traditions.

October 20th, 2021
‘Gumption’ hands over $10k & AC to JvD Primary School

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Social media has been littered with complaints lately, with some making it their daily duty to raise some matter that leads to the government of the day being put on blast.

October 20th, 2021
Governor alone cannot be blamed for neglecting public service– Gov Rankin

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the Public Service, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG said the blame for the neglect of the public service over the years in the Virgin Islands (VI) cannot rest solely on the Governor and his office.

October 19th, 2021
Man arrested following fatal boat accident discharged- RVIPF

PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI– An individual who was arrested following the tragic boat accident near Prospect Reef on Saturday, October 16, 2021, has since been released without being charged, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has disclosed.

October 19th, 2021
Cyberbullying increasing since Covid- School Counsellor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands observe Anti-Bullying Week from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23, 2021, it has been disclosed that cyberbullying is on the increase in the territory.

October 18th, 2021
VI celebrates holiday name change: Heroes & Foreparents Day

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Today, Monday October 18, 2021, is a public holiday in the Virgin Islands, however, the holiday now carries a new name replacing St. Ursula’s Day.

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