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October 12th, 2020
Ground breaks for modern market square in RT

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the new Road Town Market Square will be a critical step for the Virgin Islands in stimulating economic growth when it is completed in nine months.

October 12th, 2020
Karia J. Christopher jokes it was a 'mistake' to reveal intentions to enter politics

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several months after ‘Real Talk’ host Mrs Karia J. Christopher said she had her eyes set on the Virgin Islands (VI) political space, the talk show host has related her comments created quite a stir and joked that maybe she should have kept quiet about it.

October 10th, 2020
VI stalwart Dr Robert A. Mathavious awarded OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and stalwart son of the soil, Dr Robert A. Mathavious has been conferred with an Order of British Empire (OBE) from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of his unwavering support and services to the [British] Virgin Islands.

October 10th, 2020
‘Officers don’t go out with intent to cause problems’- CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews has defended the conduct of his officers in the fields, following some public criticisms that the police on occasion, have been employing excessive force in the execution of duties.

October 10th, 2020
Cabinet announcing full school reopening by next week – Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that given no active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the VI cabinet will be making moves to fully reopen schools.

October 10th, 2020
56 youths gain skills in local scuba diving

VIRGIN GORDA, VI – Some 56 youths in the Virgin Islands have completed a successful local educational and enrichment program on scuba diving and the wonders of the underwater world, thanks to the Bitter End Yacht Club and the Bitter End Foundation.

October 10th, 2020
Why Donald Trump is in soup

By Dickson C. Igwe

Just under a year ago the biggest news story was trade wars, especially the USA versus China. Trade tensions between the superpowers threatened the global economy.

October 9th, 2020
Skelton-Cline urges Gov’t to pre-engage incoming Governor Rankin

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has thrown down the gauntlet for the Andrew A. Fahie administration to start making moves to engage incoming Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG, ahead of him taking up the post in the Virgin Islands.

October 8th, 2020
VI author Verna Penn Moll launches revised ‘Funintun’s Christmas’ 2020

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Author and Virgin Islander Mrs Verna Penn Moll, under her Cedar Tree Press publishing house, has launched a 2020 revised edition of her 2015 ‘Funintun’s Christmas’ book ahead of the 2020 holiday season.

October 8th, 2020
Bars, nightclubs set to re-open following inspection

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bars and nightclubs in the Virgin Islands (VI) will finally be re-opening since an August 21, 2020, closure as a result of a then spike in COVID-19 cases.

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