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June 20th, 2019
‘Parking fines need to increase’ – Officer Glen Callwood

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – While admitting that the territory could use a few more traffic signs to help drivers traverse the roadways in the Virgin Islands (VI), Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Officer, Mr Glen Callwood aka ‘SuperCop’ is of the view that local parking fines are too low.

June 19th, 2019
‘Why now?’ - Lorie A. Rymer probes Premier’s intervention into D4 Saga

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Radio show host Mr Lorie A. Rymer, a former Independent Candidate who contested the 2011 Virgin Islands (VI) General Elections for the Ninth District, is questioning what motives lie behind Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) now stepping into the ring as a third party in the Speaker Vs Mark H. Vanterpool Fourth District (D4) saga that has dragged on in a legal battle for over three months.

June 18th, 2019
‘Personal attacks on me & family uncalled for' – Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outspoken social commentator, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' says she intends to make an example of anonymous bloggers across the various news websites in the Virgin Islands (VI), who continue to allegedly attack her personally for sharing her views on issues within the territory.

June 18th, 2019
Female ESHS students caught on video allegedly smoking marijuana

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the appearance of a video clip on social media showing at least three female students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) smoking what appears to be marijuana in a washroom, a heated debating is ongoing about the intention to ban the circulation of such videos in the Virgin Islands.

June 17th, 2019
USVI Senator Nelson to address VI HempFest 2019

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- With the 2019 Foxy’s HempFest fast approaching, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Senator Mr Positive T.A. Nelson has been confirmed to once again give an update on the steps being taken in respect to the legalisation of cannabis in the USVI.

June 16th, 2019
Father’s Day Message by Deputy Premier & Minister for Transportation, Works & Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer

Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important. We are called to recognise and honour how critical every father is to that foundation.

June 15th, 2019
Public Servants recognised for exceptional service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Twelve Public Officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) were recognised for their exceptional customer service and pinned at the second Public Service Star Membership Club Pinning Ceremony on June 13, 2019.

June 15th, 2019
Parents urged not to leave children unsupervised

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Parents and guardians are advised not to leave children unattended during activities leading up to Emancipation Celebration Festival.

June 15th, 2019
Patrice Roberts delivers at Soca Wee 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The fear expressed by many that Cane Garden Bay's events of last evening, June 14, 2019, would have pulled to plug on the Soca Wee Fete was allayed from early in the night.

June 14th, 2019
JvD holds remnants of NDP neglect & hurricanes Irma & Maria

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- While many residents have praised the now ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government and have expressed hope they will do a good job, the sister island of Jost van Dyke (JvD) is still not fully out of the woods.

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