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Lawful societies promote the greater good
Dickson C. Igwe
The culture of 'wrong and strong' is a Virgin Islands folly. It will be the undoing of the Virgin Islands. There is aversion by a significant sub set to the new reality of correctly imposed Indirect Rule from the UK.
Fahie secures $500K bail funding from local businessman
FLORIDA, USA – Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), through his counsel has filed court documents to meet the satisfaction of a Nebbia Proffer requirement as a condition of the $500,000.00 corporate surety bond.
Order in Council to suspend HoA & Cabinet ‘on reserve’- VI Governor warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With an estimated 2 years to implement the 48 sweeping recommendations as laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report of Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG detailed that the Virgin Islands Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), along with future governments, must meet strict delivery milestones to avoid serious repercussions.
VI political parties will not ‘disappear’ due to coalition Gov’t – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured the people of the territory that local political parties will not disappear as a result of the newly formed Unity Government.
Delay in test kit shipments leads to shortage at COVID-19 testing sites - BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reported that as a result of a delay in shipment of antigen test kits, a temporary shortage of test kits is being experienced at local COVID-19 testing sites.
Man arrested for allegedly raping tired girlfriend
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas - The USVI Police Department recently arrested two men in connection with separate alleged rape incidents.
‘No calling of early elections’ in VI – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated that there will be no calling of early elections under the Unity Government before its constitutionally due timeline of mid-2023.
Works begin on reinforcement of Carrot Bay shoreline
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Works have commenced on the Carrot Bay Revetment Project to restore and reinforce the shoreline against any major changes that may be caused by natural elements.
VI people must take non-partisan approach against UK direct rule– Grenada PM
CASTRIES, St Lucia– On the heels of condemnation from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as it relates to United Kingdom (UK) direct rule in the Virgin Islands (VI), Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith A. Mitchell has called on the people of the territory to unite against any likelihood of direct rule.
Entire VI 'guilty' of not fully supporting local athletes – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Virgin Islands to rally behind local athletes and offer more financial support, rather than just offering lip service.
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