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November 13th, 2023
BVIAA to serve as Advisor on board of Airports Council International- LAC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Airports Authority has been elected to serve as an Advisor on the Governing Board of Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC).

November 13th, 2023
‘Politically convenient’ narratives about Gov’t travel will only hurt VI– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shut down what he called ‘politically convenient’ narratives about Government travel being propagated by Opposition Members and others in the Virgin Islands.

November 11th, 2023
BVI Diabetes Association annual Elton George's Run/Walk a success

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the early hours of this morning, November 11, 2023, at 6 am the BVI Diabetes Association hosted its annual Elton George's Run/Walk, and it was a remarkable event that saw participation from a wide range of age groups, starting from 4 years old and beyond.

November 11th, 2023
Youth & Capital

Dickson C. Igwe

The story of capital and social inequality offers the assertion that in a world ruled by capital, it is imperative young Virgin Islanders and residents understand economics and finance.

November 10th, 2023
This Week We Feature Young Professional Michael W. Winter

By Ron O. D'Avilar

18-year-old Michael W. Winter is a 2023 graduate of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and is already an entrepreneur, owning and operating his own carwash called Mickey's Magic Car Wash and a landscaping company.

November 8th, 2023
John A. Jackson to appeal convictions in child pornography case

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - In a 96-page opening brief, attorneys for John Alexis Jackson outlined their arguments for why his convictions for the production of child pornography, and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, should be vacated.

November 4th, 2023
Gov’t embarking on new ‘Gov’t in Motion’ public updates – Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that his Government is embarking on a reporting initiative dubbed, “Government in Motion”, to provide updates to the public after being in office for just over six months.

November 4th, 2023
St. Croix native sentenced to over 8 years for cocaine trafficking

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, ST Croix, USVI - U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands, Delia L. Smith on Friday confirmed that District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis sentenced Kareme Holst, 46, to 102 months in federal prison following a guilty plea to charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

November 4th, 2023
Ministry working with RVIPF to enhance safety in schools – Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to keeping schools in the Virgin Islands secured along with maintaining discipline in educational institutions.

November 4th, 2023
The Capital Mix

Dickson C. Igwe

The story on capital in the series asks a question relevant to the layperson in economics: What mix of scarce resources best fits in with the outcome and vision of an investor, policy maker, or even a consumer looking at starting a business? That is key to why the creative management of capital is vital for prosperity.

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