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July 7th, 2020
Gov't has no intention of legalising prostitution, same-sex marriages- Premier

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst concerns from Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) that the Virgin Islands may become 'Sodom and Gomorrah', through the passage of several controversial legislation, Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has given the assurance that his administration will only push what was in its legislative agenda and nothing else.

July 7th, 2020
Being educated in VI is no 'disservice' to local children- Karia J. Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 'Real Talk' television show host, Mrs Karia J. Christopher says there is a misconception in prominent circles that foreign education better equips children in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be able to compete in the world of work.

July 6th, 2020
'Gov't never limited the church' to 1hr meetings - Hon Fahie

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shut down claims made by some local pasters that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, at some time, limited church gatherings to one hour.

July 5th, 2020
Cultural Icon Eileene L. Parsons turns 90; Hon Fraser is 70 today!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- July 5, 2020, is a special day in the Virgin Islands, as it is the day two gems of the Virgin Islands are celebrating their birth anniversaries.

July 4th, 2020
The Pandemic Economy

By Dickson C. Igwe

COVID-19 will determine the length of recession, the trajectory of recession, and the type of economic recovery the world experiences, not any type of stimulus.

July 3rd, 2020
Fake News! Hon Fahie debunks article on crypto currency wealth loophole

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) yesterday, July 2, 2020, found himself to be a target of an online phishing campaign designed to get Virgin Islanders to make investments into offshore businesses, including a bakery and the cryptocurrency market.

July 2nd, 2020
Beaches close @ midnight; Curfew remains the same – Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will have another two weeks under the current 12:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew, while beach hours have been extended to reflect the same timeframe.

July 1st, 2020
Shot fired following dispute @ basketball court in Baughers Bay

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating an alleged incident where a gunshot was reportedly fired following a dispute at a basketball court in Baughers Bay, Tortola, around 7:30pm, last evening, June 30, 2020.

June 30th, 2020
'Completely false!'- Governor denies probing Skelton-Cline's Gov't contract

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency, Augustus J.U. Jaspert has denied allegations he is probing the Government contracts issued to outspoken radio commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, with the aim of silencing him.

June 30th, 2020
Creating a new beginning in the tracks of COVID-19

Alred C. Frett

Face to Face with Cruel Fate or Wasted Opportunities in the Year 2020:

When Lockdowns are all over and Curfews have all ceased there will be empty spaces in our lives of many who left us without the privilege of their Last Rites… A lonely passage made still lonelier without the dignity of that last chance for fond memories or sad good byes… Years from now may find us searching for those we never knew had died or encountering those we thought long dead.

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