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March 10th, 2020
'Just a handful' of Virgin Islanders are happy to be from here- Belonger

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Unites States born Virgin Islands Belonger, Mrs Shauvon Hodge-Frank says locals are not as proud of their heritage when compared to others like Latinos who champion their culture at every opportunity.

March 3rd, 2020
‘BVIslanders do not accept us & that is the truth’- Latino Belonger

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In another ‘hot topic’ linked to issues facing the Virgin Islands (VI), ‘Real Talk’ host Karia J. Christopher has inquired why persons of Latino heritage are refusing to accept the VI as their home, yet, carry state documents like passports or even have Belonger status.

February 24th, 2020
Paying tithes brings benefits like 'unlimited access to heaven' - Apostle Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Remarking that every 'kingdom' needs finances to function, such as that of the Government of the Virgin Islands, Apostle Curnal P. Fahie says the institution of the church and by extension, the 'Kingdom of God' is no different.

February 21st, 2020
'If you believe in God' you will give 10% tithes - Pastor Calvin Mills on 'Real Talk'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Positing that there is no excuse for not giving to the church, Pastor of the Church of God Holiness, Mr Calvin Mills is of the firm belief that if you love God then you must give money to the church, even noting that 'when you can't afford to give, you can't afford not to give.'

January 28th, 2020
New season of Real Talk to put spotlight on men

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The spotlight will be on men when the new season of the popular show, Real Talk with host Karia J. Christopher, airs next month.

January 20th, 2020
‘Real Talk’ with Karia J. Christopher’ returns next month

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One of the most popular television talk shows in the Virgin Islands, ‘Real Talk’ with Karia J. Christopher, will return next month and will be debuting on Flow TV.

November 24th, 2019
More than 50 women impacted @ Charm Academy’s Breakfast of Champions

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A three hour gathering of “mature women” for healthy and inspiring discussions on “life” was obviously not enough for those who turned up in their numbers for the Charm Academy’s Breakfast of Champions, as there was a resounding call for it to evolve into a full day gathering.

October 31st, 2019
Surge seen in trade licence applications for marine sector

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs has reported a new line of interests in small businesses in the Virgin Islands, swaying away from the usual interests in establishing eating houses and salons to exploiting opportunities in the marine industry.

June 12th, 2019
Trade Dept has no power to shut down unlicenced businesses- SFC Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was during Standing Finance Committee (SFC) in April 2019 that the Director for Trade, Investment Promotions and Consumer Affairs Mrs Karia J. Christopher told the SFC that it had become a dangerous practice in the last few years for the Trade Department to issue cease and desist letters to businesses operating in the territory with a trade licence.

April 2nd, 2019
Hurricane 2017: Insurance Co.’s faced brunt of complaints – FSC Deputy Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The relationships between companies in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Local Banks, post-2017 hurricane season were questioned at the recent “Money Matters” forum which sought to bring to light, issues which affected policyholders.

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