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Stimulus recipients urged to submit statements on use of funds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Beneficiaries of economic stimulus financing in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being asked to submit without delay statements on how the funding provided was utilised.
‘If UK can pay for CoI, VI can pay to defend its name’ - Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says private legal representation for the VI Government in the United Kingdom (UK) sponsored Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry (CoI) is one that was needed, given what is at stake regarding the future of the territory.
Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) were told to expect an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory, the decision has been reversed.
‘I now feel vindicated’- Dr Smith on $10M BVIA arbitration ruling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Virgin Islands (VI) Premier, Dr D. Orlando Smith, says he now feels vindicated following an arbitration ruling where the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has successfully defeated a claim worth in excess of $10 million from BV Airways Inc (BVIA).
Senior ESHS resuming classes five days a week – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students at the Senior Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) will be returning to classes five days a week from Monday, May 10, 2021.
CoI: UK will face ‘stiff resistance’ should they try to takeover VI - Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community leader and Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says the UK will face ‘stiff resistance’ should they try to take over the territory after the conclusion of the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry.
Late Prince Philip reportedly ‘embodied European bigotry & xenophobia’
LONDON, UK – The death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on April 9, 2021, saw an outpouring of love and support to the Royal Family, not only for the tragic loss but in celebration of Philip’s charitable works and achievements over the years.
VI NPOs, Gov't & businesses collaborate to help SVG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to the devastation caused by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano which started on April 9th, 2012, the BVI Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Government, businesses and the wider community are collaborating to bring urgently needed relief to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
White cops killing black men ‘every other week’ - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The killing of 20-year-old African American, Daunte Wright in Minneapolis on April 11, 2021, was described by police as accidental; however, the death has since sparked unrest.
Noticeable ‘uptick of drug use’ in VI youths - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says in the Virgin Islands (VI) there is an uptick of drug use in local youths that has now become highly noticeable in the community.
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