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Premier calls for elimination of racism 'in all forms & places'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) joining world leaders and global protesters in a demand to end to racism in all forms; especially against people of African heritage, says in the Virgin Islands, its people have similar issues to confront and overcome.
The road to November 2020
By Dickson C. Igwe
Donald Trump’s years in the White House starting January 2017 have been momentous.
From the quiet stability of 2016 where the USA was the main superpower in a unilateral world that revolved around Washington DC, Trump has driven US decline and fostered hatred and racism in the Americas to an unprecedented level. Trump and his toxic and racist politics, has driven race relations in the Americas back to the 1960s.
March against racial injustice being planned for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As demonstrations against racial injustice spread across the globe following the death of African American George P. Floyd Jr after a white police officer in Minneapolis, USA, knelt on his neck for over 8 minutes on May 25, 2020, a group of young persons in the Virgin Islands has decided to organise a march to allow persons in the Territory to support the movement.
Some landlords evicting nationals in mandatory quarantine- Hon Carvin Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Some landlords in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been evicting and discriminating against returning nationals placed into mandatory quarantine out of fear that those individuals may be infected with COVID-19.
'Ask yourself why we never had a black Governor here' - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - On the heels of the George P. Floyd Jr killing, which sparked widespread civil unrest in the United States and around the world, Honestly Speaking moderator and social commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline said the remnants of institutional racism and colonial powers against people of colour are still present in the Virgin Islands (VI), starting with the Governor's Office.
Independent investigators hired in BVI Airways probe - Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), led by Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews, has enlisted the services of independent financial investigation experts to 'set the wheels in motion' for the criminal investigation into the failed BVI Airways deal.
Woman dies reportedly after complaining of breathing challenges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 43-year-old resident of the Virgin Islands reportedly died hours after she was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital complaining of breathing challenges on June 8, 2020.
‘We in Virgin Islands not immune to racism'- Dr Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the Virgin Islands to stand together with the global movement against racism and police brutality, adding that the Territory is not immune to it.
‘We don’t want racism here’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world shifts its focus from COVID-19 to racial injustice, particularly towards people of colour, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he never wishes to see the Virgin Islands become a place where public demonstrations have to take place because of racial inequality.
Hymns written by local author Verna Penn Moll launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two hymns written by Virgin Islands author Verna Penn Moll during this COVID-19 pandemic have been composed and launched with the hope of offering inspiration during this global crisis.
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