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May 27th, 2023
Ohio fugitive nabbed at Cyril E. King Airport, UVSI

VI CONSORTIUM

ST. THOMAS, USVI — Daron O. Babrow was apprehended at Cyril E. King Airport on Thursday by officers with the V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, following the revelation that he was a fugitive from justice.

May 26th, 2023
If UK wants to help OTs 'they have to look @ their individual needs'– Hon Hodge-Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The United Kingdom (UK) Government has been called upon to listen to their Overseas Territories (OTs) on an individual basis if they truly want to help these territories. This is according to Virgin Islands (VI) legislator and 4th District Representative, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith.

May 26th, 2023
'I'm a victim of cyberbullying'- Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– While speaking to youths on the responsible use of technology and the need to not be cyberbullying others, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that he too is constantly cyberbullied in the Virgin Islands.

May 25th, 2023
Education Minister ‘saddened’ by school dorm fire in Guyana

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says she is saddened by the news of the recent fire in Guyana that claimed the lives of 19 children.

May 25th, 2023
Guyanese in VI hosting vigil for 19 perished in Guyana school dorm fire

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Guyanese community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has stepped up to host a candlelight vigil for the 19 children who perished in the Mahadia School Dormitory fire in Guyana on May 21, 2023.

May 25th, 2023
Only youths can change cyberbullying culture of negativity in VI– Dr Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– Youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been challenged to fight against a culture of negativity surrounding cyberbullying, as part of a one-day symposium entitled “Don’t Be Mean Behind the Screen”.

May 24th, 2023
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

BBC

ZURICH, Switzerland - Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke, and kidney failure.

May 24th, 2023
Engagements started for solutions @ NHI under new Gov’t– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second-term legislator Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), now the Minister for Health and Social Development, says he is eager to chart the course where upgrades or refinements are required within the Ministry, Departments, Units, and Boards that are under his responsibility.

May 23rd, 2023
UPDATE: 220 participate in CIL Walk/Run for VI Alzheimer’s Association

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two hundred and 20 people took to the start line of the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) 5K Walk/Run to raise funds for the VI Alzheimer’s Association on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

May 23rd, 2023
The value of being woke - Progressive & Awake

Alred C. Frett

When Being Wrong Would Make Things Right:

Once we put trust in Leaders, we never want to be wrong, so we tolerate many difficulties before admitting failure… Election is over, but I remain concerned that their view of success is the wholesale ripping off and raping of the People, rather than trying to exhibit the virtue and character needed for saving our Country and rescuing our Children… I have zero trust, but I would much rather be wrong.

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