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October 6th, 2020
Dream Big Group partners with businesses to help struggling families

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local youth group the Dream Big Group, in recognising the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families and lives, have teamed up with a number of businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) to offer some support to the affected.

October 6th, 2020
Only 1 active COVID-19 case remaining in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the Virgin Islands (VI) has dwindled to just 1 active case with no new recorded cases, sparking a cause for celebration among government and local health authorities.

October 6th, 2020
BVI Red Cross names training room in honour of Astrid C. Wenzke

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross has named its training room in honour of Germany's Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands, Ms Astrid C. Wenzke, in recognition of her over 34 years of service to the organisation.

October 5th, 2020
Businesses using pandemic to make 'slaves of our people'– Hon Maduro-Caines

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Sixth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) says some businesses have now started to use the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of their workers.

October 5th, 2020
Skelton-Cline calls for 12-month suspension of NHI & Social Security

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator and clergyman, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Virgin Islands (VI) Government to let various local institutions offer a '3-month break' to citizens in the territory who continue to suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 4th, 2020
VIslander Major Kirt D. Cline is part of President Trump’s medical team

BETHESDA, Maryland, USA- With the spotlight on US President Donald J. Trump’s medical team following his positive test for COVID-19, it has also resulted in a sense of pride in the Virgin Islands, with one of the medical team members hailing from the [British] Virgin Islands.

October 3rd, 2020
The road to independence is a process

By Dickson C. Igwe

The road to Virgin Islands independence is a game of chess, not dominoes. Now, one reason it appears any talk of independence swiftly dissipates into farce is the very nature of the beast.

October 3rd, 2020
Women Power! 4 most powerful women in VI

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- It was another history-making day in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Thursday, October 1, 2020, when for the first time in 21 years an indigenous Virgin Islander was sworn-in to the post of Attorney General.

October 3rd, 2020
No Excuse! ‘If you are working, pay your rent’ – Hon Maduro-Caines

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sixth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI), House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) has called on persons to continue paying their rent amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, if they are still employed.

October 3rd, 2020
Forbes-Vanterpool in as Chair & Dr Smith Vice-Chair in HLSCC leadership shake-up

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) premier tertiary learning institution, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), is now under new leadership with a new Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors as well as the appointment of a new President and Vice President.

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