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September 23rd, 2023
How capital drives social inequality

Dickson C. Igwe

The idea that education and hard work are the great equalizers is wonderfully aspirational. It is however woefully inadequate as a theory.

September 22nd, 2023
This week we feature Young Professional Curtis Callwood

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Our Young Professional this week is an insurance professional with a passion for fashion designing. Fashion Designer Curtis Callwood uses his creativity and love for designing to create one-of-a-kind designer gowns and dresses that incorporate the culture of the Virgin Islands.

September 21st, 2023
UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.

September 18th, 2023
ESHS teachers reached ‘point of a rock & a hard place’- Union President

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Teachers Union Sean Henry says following a meeting with Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), the next step following Friday’s sit-in by teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is to compile a report and have it sent to the Premier for action.

September 16th, 2023
VI asphalt plant now operational; road patching teams deployed- Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called a day of progress, the local asphalt plant being put into operation and thus, the production of asphalt at the government-owned facility in the VI.

September 16th, 2023
The rule of capital

Dickson C. Igwe

Capital is resources that drive social and economic growth: finance, machinery, land, technology, labor, skills, and management.

September 9th, 2023
Luka E. Chalwell leads VI to historic Nations League win over TCI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thanks to a brace by the Virgin Islands' first professional football signing Luca E. Chalwell, the [British] Virgin Islands recorded a historic 3-1 win against Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in the CONCACAF Nations League at A.O. Shirley Ground on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

September 9th, 2023
Gov’t hands over another Housing Recovery Assistance Home

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Ministry of Health and Social Development has handed over the keys to another new home, this time to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

September 7th, 2023
VG Airport reopening delayed until Tue, Sept 12, 2023

TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal has issued a notice stating that the scheduled reopening of the Virgin Gorda (VG) International Airport has been delayed to Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

August 30th, 2023
Final checks being conducted on Gov’ts asphalt plant - Jeremy W. Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge says final diagnostic checks are being conducted on the department’s asphalt plant ahead of its operation.

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