News
‘We have to get our children back in school’– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Fahie administration to now transition the territory’s educational system to full-time schooling and away from the hybrid learning initiative which he says has served its time.
Brits caught transporting £200K cocaine to UK! Country corrupt?
LONDON, UK – More drug busts continue to surface in the United Kingdom (UK), yet the country has not been labelled as corrupt by the UK Press and other high-profile government officials over the drug busts.
CoI could be a ‘pre-emptive strike’ against VI's constitutional review- Misick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Michael E. Misick has warned that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) currently on the way in the Virgin Islands (VI) could very well be a pre-emptive strike against the territory’s upcoming constitutional review.
Representing the people remains a 'humbling role'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Being in politics is not easy,” are some of the words of senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) on having one of the longest runs as a politician in the Virgin Islands (VI), with a total of 22 years.
‘Anyone’ online can submit information to Inquiry - CoI Press Secretary confirms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following reports from Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) about concerns over the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) website allowing global submission of claims and sparking concerns regarding possible abuse of the system, the Commission set up to investigate allegations of irregularity in governance in the Virgin Islands has confirmed it is indeed opened globally.
European Parliament wants VI back on EU tax haven blacklist
STRASBOURG, France – Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) based in Strasbourg, France will vote to add British Overseas Territories (OTs), including the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to be added to European Union (EU) tax haven blacklist after the conclusion of the Brexit deal.
JvD ‘deserves’ newly built Dog Hole Jetty facility - Hon Turnbull
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Opposition Legislator, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) is pleased that the Sister Island of Jost van Dyke (JVD) has finally benefitted from a brand-new Dog Hole Jetty port facility.
UN removes cannabis from ‘most dangerous drugs’ category
VIENNA, Austria - The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) on December 2, 2020, has voted to remove cannabis from being classified as one of the most dangerous drugs.
Controversial outgoing Governor uses press conference to gloat over cocaine find
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the wake of intense international press coverage surrounding a historic $250M cocaine bust in the [British] Virgin Islands, the outgoing Governor, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert called a press conference, gloating over the major find.
Confusion over mask sparks brawl with police & youth @ RiteWay Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – A misunderstanding over the wearing of a face mask at a local supermarket, has resulted in a brawl between a police officer and a local man, which ended with the young man now facing several charges after being arrested at the location.