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Economies ‘built on sand’- Part A
Dickson Igwe
Countries that depend upon a single product and a single market for their economic existence put all their eggs into a single basket. When that basket takes a hit “all hell breaks loose.”
Residents & businesses strongly dispute BVIEC claims of 95% plus restoration
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Earlier this week the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) claimed in public statements that it had restored some 98% of electricity on Tortola and 95% on Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke.
Serena J. Williams 'excited to be back' to tennis after giving birth
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates- Serena J. Williams was "excited to be back" after completing her first match since giving birth four months ago.
Christopher H. Gayle wins 'emotional' defamation suit
MELBOURNE, Australia- FAIRFAX Media is “seriously considering” an appeal after cricket superstar Christopher H. Gayle won a defamation action against them over allegations he flashed his penis to a female masseuse, with the organisation saying it “did not get a fair trial”.
Team VI Ranked 92 in the World
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (UK) Senior Men’s Basketball team has been ranked as number 92 in the world, following the release of the governing body’s new system of calculation.
‘Twice She Struck’: A Story Of RMS Rhone To Be Launched June 29
A book dedicated to the memory of persons who lost their lives aboard the RMS Rhone in 1867 will be launched on Thursday, June 29.
Queen's Baton Relay to make whistle stop tour of Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in its capacity as a member of the Commonwealth Games Association (BVICGA) has confirmed the itinerary and route of the upcoming Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay.
False start! Revised work permit fees to take effect July 1, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After a false start, reportedly due to a few 'big names' challenging the initial work permit fee increase previously announced by Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), a revised work permit fee increase will be implemented on July 1, 2017.
USVI marina kicks out crew & vessel carrying Confederate Flag
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Yacht Haven Grande on Wednesday, June 14, 14, 2017 issued a statement regarding the incident that occurred at Brewers Bay, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Sunday, June 11, 2017 where a vessel with three Caucasian men was seen prominently displaying a Confederate flag, swiftly igniting the ire of the USVI community, including Acting Governor Osbert E. Potter.
Wins for Cavaliers & Island Stars in Flow Cricket
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – As the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) FLOW Superfast LTE 20/20 Cricket Tournament continued at the Greenland Recreational Ground on Sunday February 5, 2017 there were wins for Island Stars and Cavaliers.
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