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69-year-old West End man dies after complaining of chest pains
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that a resident of Spy Glass Hill in West End, Tortola reportedly died shortly after complaining of chest pains yesterday, March 25, 2021.
Police Sergeant O’Neal Bakker called to the Bar of England & Wales
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Juggling police work, family commitments and legal studies was quite a challenge for Sergeant O’Neal Bakker but his determination of achieving his dream has resulted in him being called to the Bar of England and Wales.
Legislators past & present must unite on 'singular voice' against CoI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Past and current legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have been called upon to unite and formulate a strategy against the United Kingdom's Commission of Inquiry in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Police needs more public support to solve crimes – Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has called for more public support to solve high-profile crimes in the Virgin Islands, the latest being the shooting death of Deverson Williams, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
9 out of 12 new RVIPF recruits will be locals- CoP Matthews
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has announced that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is expanding its complement with more locals than foreigners this time around.
Public Peace & Conflict Resolution Campaign billboard launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the spate of violent crimes in the territory and recognising the need to act urgently, the Rotary clubs in the Virgin Islands, along with other concerned entities, have launched a Public Peace and Conflict Resolution Campaign.
VI's delayed economic reopening a precursor for more crimes - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he is predicting higher crime rates in the territory, should more Virgin Islanders skip vaccination for COVID-19, which he says will continue to delay the full re-opening of the local economy.
Daughter makes blood donation plea for terminally ill dad
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vice President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HSLCC), Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson has sounded an appeal for persons to donate blood not only towards her terminally ill dad, but to donate blood so that supplies can remain high at the hospital.
High surf warning in effect for VI until Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has indicated that a high surf warning is in effect for the territory until Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Diplomacy is a lagging factor in OT affairs
By Dickson C. Igwe
The weapons of diplomacy, tact and negotiation are better options in moving towards self-determination than banging an anti-colonial drum. Tact and diplomacy will achieve more for Overseas Territories than confrontation.
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