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August 14th, 2023
The parables of Governors, Civil Servants & Representatives

Alred C. Frett

We should beware of a Youthful Immaturity that is unconcerned about long-term Acts & Consequences, but quick to feed the Heat of the Moment… Instead of learning from Yesterday, how to make plans of Today, in preparation for Tomorrow, they are quick to join the Herd and squander their Today and then claim someone else’s Tomorrow… They’ll take Water and Electricity for granted until all is gone.

August 14th, 2023
'Ms P' blasts VI men for ‘allowing’ their women to 'expose' themselves in public

PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has called on the men of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop allowing their women and females to go on the streets dressing provocatively during festivals.

August 13th, 2023
Zacchari W. Stoutt dominates @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap!

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay fisherman Zacchari W. Stoutt did well to defend his turf in the swimming and greasy pole events at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

August 13th, 2023
Excavation work to begin on ‘accident hotspot’ Sophie Bay Road from Monday

SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- Sophie Bay Road, which has been the scene of many accidents this year, will be reduced to a single-lane road from Monday, August 14 to Thursday, August 17, 2023, to facilitate repairs.

August 12th, 2023
Global corporate income tax of 15%? Small island states under pressure by OECD!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The world remains one-sided with the big powers having the ability to bully the small island states and this also affects the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 12th, 2023
Leslie F. Malone ‘rolling in grave’ over 2023 EE/LL emancipation festival– Hon Penn

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Eight District representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has voiced his disappointment in the emancipation celebrations of the East End/Long Look community for the 2023 year.

August 12th, 2023
Remedial works ongoing @ schools ahead of new term – Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says remedial works have begun for public schools in the Virgin Islands in anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year.

August 12th, 2023
VIF&FC announce winners of August Monday Parade 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Parade Sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) have announced the results of the judging of entries in the 'August Monday' Parade 2023 in the Virgin Islands (VI) held last Monday, August 7, 2023.

August 11th, 2023
Trade Commission being gradually streamlined to improve services- Dr Jerry R. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands (VI) Trade Commission Dr Jerry R. Smith says the Virgin Islands (VI) Trade Commission is now in the process of streamlining its operations to provide the best services to the people of the VI.

August 10th, 2023
Emancipation celebration in VI is now a 'carnival'- Bishop John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While criticising the way the VI Emancipation Festival is celebrated in the Virgin Islands, outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline blasted the local emancipation celebrations as one that has become a carnival.

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