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BVI Post launches new King Charles Coronation Commemorative Stamps
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New commemorative stamps have been revealed by Acting Postmaster General Mrs Iris T. Romney to mark the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023.
Fiscal challenges loom as Gov Bryan pursues $50M credit line for Gov't operations
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — USVI Governor Albert Bryan is seeking $50 million from a line of credit to be used for government operations, according to a draft amendment viewed by the Consortium, bringing into focus the fiscal challenges the administration is facing.
Police Welfare Chairman distances self from CoP Collins removal petition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin has now distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mr Mark Collins as the head of the RVIPF, despite reportedly signing the petition.
Fahie’s attorney scrutinising jury's ability to render impartial verdict
MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the ex-Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie's Attorney, Theresa M. Van Vliet, has filed an eight-page list of proposed voir dire questions to ask potential jurors.
Lorna E. Tom praises decision to review VI Civil Servant salary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and resident, Ms Lorna E. Tom has praised a recent move of the Government to review Civil Servant salaries in the Virgin Islands (VI).
School Monitor arrested following assault on student @ USVI school
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — Spanesia K. Anderson, a school monitor at the Eulalie Rivera School turned herself in at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station on Thursday, responding to a warrant issued for her arrest in connection with an incident of child abuse. According to the VIPD, the warrant had been issued earlier on the same day.
Capital drives inequality
Dickson C. Igwe
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, is a useful cliché in revealing the tendency of capital to drive social and wealth inequality
Smoke & fire finally contained @ Pockwood Pond dumpsite
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, Vi – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the fire and smoke emanating from the Pockwood Pond Dumpsite has finally been contained this afternoon, December 13, 2023.
Petition accuses CoP Collins of promoting ‘cronies’ over qualified officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of some 55 damning allegations made against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins in a petition signed by some 30 persons, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Commissioner has been accused on promoting "his cronies" in top positions in the RVIPF.
Vanterpool Group to purchase Quito’s Hotel & Restaurant
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Businessman and former 4th District Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Mark H. Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group.