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‘Da Morning Braff’ caller blazes NLBC over Africa outreach
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – An irate elderly caller referred to as ‘Granny’ on the ‘Da Morning Braff’ Radio Show has blasted the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) and its pastor Bishop Mr John I. Cline for what she referred to as a trip to Africa for outreach while there was work to be done in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Jamaica & US at odds over accreditation of US Diplomat’s same sex spouse
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A diplomatic dispute between Washington and Kingston has reportedly resulted in the straining of historically strong ties between the United States and Jamaica, where at the center of the conflict is Jamaica’s refusal to grant accreditation to the same-sex spouse of an American diplomat.
VG & Anegada airports reopen following forced closure over industrial action
TRELLIS BAY, Tortola, VI – The BVI Airport’s Authority (BVIAA) has announced the re-opening of all airports in the Virgin Islands (VI) effective today, July 18, 2023, after industrial action by firefighters at the main airport reportedly forced the authority to divert manpower from other airports to the T.B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island and closing the others.
DWM shake-up: Trinidadian Marcus Solomon In! Neville R. Allen Sr Out!
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is there has been a shake-up at the Government-run Department of Waste Management (DWM).
NLBC team touches down in Kenya for medical outreach
NAIROBI, Kenya, Africa- A medical outreach team organised by the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) and Pastor Bishop John I. Cline has touched down in Nairobi, Kenya to provide children of the NLBC-funded Tortola Child Rescue and Education Centre (TCRAEC) with medical services and donations.
Kristal Collins installed as President of Tortola Toastmasters Club
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tortola Toastmasters Club has installed a new executive committee, with Kristal Collins as President.
Despite slight disagreements ‘it's been my joy’ to work with Gov Rankin– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor John J. Rankin, CMG is set to enter retirement from the United Kingdom (UK) civil service when he demits the Governor's Office in a few months' time and Mr Daniel Pruce has already been named the next Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024.
Grand ‘Welcome Home Celebrations’ planned for NBA player D’Moi M. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is preparing to celebrate the remarkable achievement of D'Moi M. Hodge, the first [British] Virgin Islander to make it to the National Basketball Association (NBA) by signing a 2-way contract with the renowned Los Angeles Lakers.
Power off again in many areas on Tortola
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Many areas on Tortola are currently without power today, July 17, 2023.
VI’s newest billionaire citizen: Richard C.N. Branson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When 124 persons took the oath to become British Overseas Territory Citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) in the week of July 14, 2023, a familiar name, Sir Richard C.N. Branson, was amongst those listed, according to information released by the VI Government.
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