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‘Once you start living here & have more time… you notice more’- Ex CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Ex-Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews has said now that he is no longer the Commissioner of Police and just a regular civilian in the Virgin Islands (VI) he is noticing more and understanding the anger of Virgin Islanders on certain issues.
VI needed new direction but not forced upon by UK Gov't– Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock says while he welcomes reform and a new direction in the VI, that reform must not be forced upon the people and the local government by the United Kingdom (UK) Government.
Mom claims son badly injured by school bully; Blasts RVIPF for slow response
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - A distraught caller on ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show with host Floyd Burnett on Tola Radio 100.5FM has complained bitterly about the handling by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) of an alleged bullying incident involving her son and another student who both attend a local school.
Some persons would ask 7 to 10 elected Reps for grants– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Unity Government Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has announced that with the transition of public assistance grants from District Representatives and the House of Assembly to the Social Development Department, the process is flowing in keeping with prescribed reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
Devon Osborne Inc launches social media podcast station 'Island Riddims'
MIAMI, Florida - Devon Osborne Inc has announced the launch of a Podcast Station called 'Island Riddims' which was officially launched on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Miami, Florida.
‘My whole life I thought I was a Virgin Islander’- Heritage
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– The host of the popular International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage', said he believed for most of his life that he was a Virgin Islander but he is now having an identity crisis after former legislator and cultural icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE stated that a Virgin Islander is someone who must be able to trace their lineage back three generations on both sides.
A few ‘bad apples’ cannot be an indictment of entire VI- Former Speaker Willock
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock says a few ‘bad apples’ in the VI is not a reason to label the entire country as corrupt according to the narrative being set by the CoI report and some sections of the media.
‘Church people’ need to update VI on meeting with Hon Milling- Julio S. Henry
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and community activist, Julio S. Henry has slammed the local clergy for not providing updates on what came out of their meeting with the UK Minister for the Overseas Territory, the Rt. Hon Amanda A. Milling.
Tola radio alleges boycott by VIF&FC
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Radio show host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage’, who is also the proprietor of the popular Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, has claimed his station was allegedly snubbed by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), regarding advertisements for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.
VI will need more scooters as population grows- 'Heritage'
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Host of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has called out the Virgin Islands public for having what he called a ‘negative’ mindset towards youths who use scooters, while highlighting the need for bikes on the territory's roadways.
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