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No singing 'God save the Queen' outside protocols - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Noting that the National Anthem should only be sung or played in the presence of the Queen's Representative, ZBVI 780 'Honestly Speaking' radio show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says it continues to be baffling why 'God Save The Queen' is being sung during assemblies at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). This practice, he said, highlights a colonial mindset.
‘We are not trying to avoid anyone’ – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for understanding and patience from the public as he said it has become a challenge for elected officials to immediately address all the calls and messages directed to them.
Jack the super wealthy & the working poor
By Dickson C. Igwe
Austere trickledown economics has created a world Oligarchy. The world is ruled by the super-wealthy. A great irony with globalization is that it has re-established the exponential social inequalities inherent in both ancient and recent history.
Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling the Opposition debates a 'facade' over claims that his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is involved in nepotism and cronyism, in addition to victimising and dismissing board members since taking office, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew Fahie (R1) has fired back at the hypocrisy coming from especially Opposition Members of the past National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
Candlelight vigil held for hit & run accident victim Ryan Adams
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The October 23, 2019 road accident that claimed the life of a Sea Cows Bay youth still has those who knew him in a state of shock as they say life in the drum corps, his church and home will never be the same without him.
‘I have seen dogs attack joggers, women & children’- Theodore E. James
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following on the heels of increasing complaints by residents about dangerous stray dogs across the territory, a task force has been created to address issues related to stray animals.
Swifter processing & approvals with new Planning Authority Board- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the development of infrastructure and commercial property in the Virgin Islands (VI) post-Irma and Maria of 2017, has been progressing well, so much so that government recognised the need to enhance the process and expedite the projects.
Hail his Imperial Majesty
Thomas C. Famous
“Hail Him without any apology”
“Hail His Imperial Majesty”
- Burning Spear
“Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King”
- Hon. Marcus Garvey
Legislators reflect on passing of Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the tragic news of the passing of the Virgin Islands' first Premier and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE yesterday, November 11, 2019, tributes have begun to flow from members of the HoA.
Man goes berserk in RT! Damages vehicles; Chases man with machete
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man was taken into custody on suspicion of criminal damage and being armed with an offensive weapon when he allegedly went on a rage, slamming his vehicle into several others and allegedly arming himself with a machete to attack a resident in broad daylight in Road Town, Tortola, yesterday, Monday, November 11, 2019.
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