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Petition accuses CoP Collins of promoting ‘cronies’ over qualified officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of some 55 damning allegations made against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins in a petition signed by some 30 persons, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Commissioner has been accused on promoting "his cronies" in top positions in the RVIPF.
Vanterpool Group to purchase Quito’s Hotel & Restaurant
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Businessman and former 4th District Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Mark H. Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group.
55 allegations made against CoP Collins; Petition launched for his removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A petition signed by some 30 persons in the Virgin Islands, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), is calling for the removal of the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins from office, with the justification being 55 damning allegations made against him.
We have to 'reduce' the amount of garbage going to incinerator- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, who has responsibility for waste management, says the challenges at the local incinerator can ultimately be solved with the reduction of garbage going into the facility.
UPDATE: HoA Budget Debate abruptly rescheduled to December 18, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late last night, December 11, 2023, around 10:30 PM, members of the media were informed that the Budget Debate scheduled for this morning December 12, 2023, has been postponed.
Kristin C. Frazer hosts big fashion show for Trèfle Designs 15th anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Fashion Designer Kristin C. Frazer recently pulled off one of her biggest Fashion Shows to date on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at an iconic location – the Roundabout in Road Town.
Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party draws the crowd!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the hottest ticket in town to attend the Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party.
Venezuelan & Guyanese Presidents set for historic face-to-face meeting
VI CONSORTIUM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana have agreed to meet on neutral ground this week, in an attempt to de-escalate an escalating border dispute between the two countries.
Green Agenda: Premier wants solar panels on 'many roofs as possible'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he plans to push for the Virgin Islands (VI) to transition into using more green energy sources and green practices, including a project to the get the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to install solar panels on many homes as possible.
‘The decline in cleanliness has become progressively noticeable’ in VI- Lorna E. Tom
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A [British] Virgin Islander and “proud resident” of the territory is expressing her “deep concern” regarding what she has termed the ever-increasing issue of untidiness in the capital city, Road Town.
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