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Salt Island: the Forgotten & Neglected Island
Edgar Leonard
Salt Island is my ancestral homeland. Navel strings buried on Salt Island, my paternal grandfather, mother, father, several siblings, and other close family members claim Salt Island as the land of their birth. Nonetheless, Salt Island and generations of Salt Islanders (Cay/Key people) were a forgotten island and people.
Drunk drivers 'mostly violent & don't cooperate'- Sgt Leslie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lawmakers will soon update legislation to include the use of breathalysers by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in the execution of their duties.
UK PM grilled over public funds given to ex-mistress
LONDON, UK- In another blow to integrity, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson has been quizzed over whether he acted with ‘honesty and integrity in his relationship with US businesswoman and ex-mistress Jennifer M. Arcuri while he was Mayor of London.
2 found in breach of new Curfew Order- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two persons have so far been found to be in breach of the new curfew regulations, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.
Dr the Hon Wheatley & team making positive impact on 7th District
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Representative for the Seventh District, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru, along with the District 7 Committee, has been busy organising events and more recently, disaster preparation in his constituency.
Men reported 'erections & extra energy' after COVID vaccine- VI Epidemiologist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley-Massiah has reported that the Public Health Unit in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been receiving reports of adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines and recording the side effects.
Suspect in Miya Marcano missing case commits suicide
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida, USA – One of the key suspects in the missing case of the Virgin Islands' 2012 Prince and Princesses contestant, Miya Marcano, has committed suicide
Parade & Bake-off to headline World Food Day activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be launching a parade and health fair for adults and children as part of activities to observe World Food Day on October 16, 2021.
Xaria Penn crowned Miss Universe BVI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- With former Chairperson of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) Alicia Hamm refusing to give up the Miss Universe Pageant franchise and denying the Miss BVI Queen the opportunity to represent the VI at Miss Universe as has been the tradition, Hamm staged her own pageant last night, September 25, 2021.
PHOTO of the Day: Hon Turnbull takes bush cutting into his hands
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) for the second time has taken bush cutting into his own hands, to clear areas in his District with the help of community-spirited individuals.
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