Community
Only 'fit & proper' expats will enter for work in VI- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- Following the successful recent processing of some 1500 persons living and working in the Virgin Islands (VI) for 20 years and more for Residency and Belonger status, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says come 2020, only "fit and proper" individuals will be allowed to enter and work in the VI.
Anegadians turn up in numbers to support newly crowned queen
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- A 17 year old of the Anegada community woke up this morning, December 16, 2019 with renewed motivation to carry the torch of the Sister Island, having been crowned its teen queen.
VI & Airbnb ink Hotel Accommodation Tax agreement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) and booking service Airbnb have official inked agreements for the voluntary collection of the Hotel Accommodation Tax on transient occupancy.
What you doing here Mehson!
By Thomas C. Famous
“What you doing here Mehson !!” “When you leaving Mehson??”
Two questions, usually said in the same breath, usually asked by almost every friend and family member, whenever they saw me in Tortola.
Mrs BVI Shondrea N. Turnbull placed 6th overall @ Mrs Globe 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is gradually rising among the bigger nations in ranking at International pageants with Mrs BVI Shondra N. Turnbull coming closest in history according to records.
'Third World' to headline Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ fest
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Now an annual event that attracts thousands, this year’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ 2019 celebration at the Foxy’s Tamarind Bar in Jost van Dyke will be headlined by internationally acclaimed reggae band Third World to usher in the new year.
CCT gifts Rainbow Children’s Home for Day 4 of 12 Days of Christmas Promotion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CCT continued to spread the Christmas cheer, today Friday, December 13, 2019 when CCT’s Marketing team presented gifts and eight mattresses to the residents of the Rainbow Children’s Home as part of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion.
Our children’s path must lead from here to there
Alred C. Frett
Acknowledging the Past & Present:
Donald J. Trump has set the standard for New Governments blaming Old Governments but New Governments can become old quickly by failing to address the needs of a people and neglecting that which requires rectification… As we enter the final month of the year crucial questions are still unanswered and many of our dearly departed who entered the year erect have left it horizontal.
'Hon Ralph T. O'Neal fulfilled his purpose in God' - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hundreds of persons from all walks of life filled the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, today, December 11, 2019 for the official state funeral of First Premier of the Virgin Islands and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly, Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE.
'Everybody got a pop up shop' in Road Town- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has moved to lash out against authorities over non-action regarding widespread vending and what he called 'pop-up shops' plaguing Road Town, the capital city of the Virgin Islands (VI).