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Retired UK constable Mark Collins appointed VI's Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), United Kingdom national Mr Mark Collins will take up the post of Commissioner at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in April 2021.
‘Who gave permission’ for boat rides? -Hon Malone asks
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says despite some current advertising for boat rides, the government has issued no permission for any such event.
Gov't grants 3-month grace period on water disconnections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is offering a grace period of three months on the disconnections of water service to customers of the Water and Sewerage Department.
'We are going to fight’ until marijuana bill is assented - Premier Fahie
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his administration intends to fight the hold-up of the Cannabis Licensing Act until it is assented to.
Evangelicals fall for Lie; A story of Donald Trump
By Dickson C. Igwe
The biggest failure of the modern Evangelical Church- especially the American Evangelical Church- is the failure to preach truth to power.
‘Do not call me nigger’ - Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sixth District representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has called out the social use of the word ‘nigger’ and its alternative spellings, urging black Virgin Islanders to desist from using the words.
Private doctors should be allowed to source COVID-19 vaccines - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on local government to put systems in place so that private doctors can source COVID-19 vaccines on an auxiliary basis, alongside the government.
Break away from routine politics
Jacqueline Wheatley
We have embraced the change of new governance, and as promised we expect what was put forward not to be contrary to the plans stated. When given an open shot for leadership, you must target the issues that are ringing in your ears.
BVI Bar welcomes passing of ECSC VI Amendment Act, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the BVI Bar Association, Senor Associate at Harneys, Ms Kimberly K Crabbe-Adams says the BVI Bar remains pleased with the swift passing of The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Virgin Islands) (Amendment) Act, 2020 in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA).
Locals were not ‘prepared’ for Top CoP post - Premier Fahie confirms
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has confirmed that a local will not be taking up the post of Commissioner of Police in the territory when outgoing Top Cop, Mr Michael B. Matthews demits office.
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