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August 15th, 2021
UPDATE: Grace! Tropical Storm Warning lifted for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of Antigua last night, August 14, 2021, discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat, and the [British] Virgin Islands.

August 14th, 2021
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake strikes Haiti; multiple casualties feared

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A major earthquake measuring magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale has struck western Haiti this morning Saturday, 14, 2021, likely causing high casualties and widespread disaster.

August 14th, 2021
Social prosperity & the rule of law

Dickson C. Igwe

Now make no mistake. The vast majority of residents breathe easy these days with the investigations driven by the Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry. There is a feeling of, ‘’this time things are different.’’

August 13th, 2021
COVID-19: 'This is no time for relaxation'- Hon Malone

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has detailed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic deaths in the Virgin Islands and said everyone needs to remain vigilant to ensure the territory does not return to such a situation.

August 13th, 2021
Gov't Ministers have always been given advice by public

Jacqueline Wheatley

Coming up with an announcement seeking political advisors at this time, when ministers have met with their district communities, plus having daily encounters with its people who have recommended sustainable development for its country, is an insult to our intelligence.

August 12th, 2021
True Independence

Thomas C. Famous

Over the last week, the Caribbean region has lost two of its foremost statesmen, similar in age and political era.

August 12th, 2021
Banks treating VI residents like 'scorned dogs'– Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Andrew A. Fahie-led administration to intervene in the alleged bad treatment that the various banking institutions are meting out to the public.

August 11th, 2021
East End/Long Look sewerage project restarts

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Works on the East/End Long Look sewerage project has recommenced according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a Facebook statement.

August 11th, 2021
Upsurge in Mentally ill persons inflicting ‘serious’ injuries to others lately- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it has noted an upsurge in mentally ill individuals inflicting severe harm on others of late.

August 10th, 2021
New York Gov Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment allegations

NEW YORK, NY, USA - New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today, August 10, 2021, that he will resign after a report from the state’s Attorney General documented multiple accusations of sexual harassment against women.

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