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Premier & Dept Premier in London, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley now acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the absence of both Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has been appointed Acting Premier and Minister of Finance until May 13, 2023, by acting Governor David D. Archer Jr.
Britain's King Charles III & wife Queen Camilla crowned
LONDON, United Kingdon — King Charles Philip Arthur George aka ‘King Charles III’ was today, May 6, 2023, crowned monarch of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland in London, in a ceremony steeped in tradition and pageantry surrounding the British monarchy.
‘Greedy Bill’ can be amended rather than repealed– Hon Julian Fraser RA
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for the ‘Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021’, to be amended rather than repealed, given only sections of the law require changes.
Premier calls for prayers for family of slain Kemo A. Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has called for prayers for the family of slain Kemo A. Lettsome who was murdered last evening, April 30, 2023, in the Long Look community.
2023 election lies & VIP’s vindication; Dr Wheatley Gov’t now on to second term!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It must have been a bittersweet time for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), the political group that has won the most elections since the legislature was restored in 1950, after the party emerged as the Government in the 2023 Elections in the Virgin Islands.
Chess now a part of VI school curriculum – Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Education System is moving ‘Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead’ according to subject Minister for Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (Al) with introducing chess into the school curriculum as a fun way to teach logic and memory.
Hon Fraser's demands 'were too great' for any party- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said ahead of National Democratic Party (NDP) Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE aligning with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to form the Government, the party had considered senior legislator Julian Fraser RA (R3) but negotiations fell through over the demands of Hon Fraser.
2023 Governor’s Cup going down Sunday April, 30, 2023
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – Sailing action in the 2023 Governor’s Cup under the Royal BVI Yacht Club is set for tomorrow, Sunday, April 30, 2023, with registrations already completed.
Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run returning for 2023
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Leverick Bay Resort and Marina is back for its 19th Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run, on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.
NDP taking steps to remove Hon Lorna G. Smith from party
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has indicated that now Deputy Premier, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE will be removed from the NDP as a member, after she defected to form the Government with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).