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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.
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.’’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attack on SVG PM Gonsalves ‘shocking & reprehensible’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called reprehensible and shocking, the recent attack on the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph E. Gonsalves.

