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July 7th, 2020
Being educated in VI is no 'disservice' to local children- Karia J. Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 'Real Talk' television show host, Mrs Karia J. Christopher says there is a misconception in prominent circles that foreign education better equips children in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be able to compete in the world of work.

July 4th, 2020
Premier hints @ 'media conspiracy' to discredit VIP Gov't

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has hinted at a conspiracy by some sectors of the VI media to discredit him and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government as they execute their duties and make legislative changes.

July 3rd, 2020
Fake News! Hon Fahie debunks article on crypto currency wealth loophole

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) yesterday, July 2, 2020, found himself to be a target of an online phishing campaign designed to get Virgin Islanders to make investments into offshore businesses, including a bakery and the cryptocurrency market.

June 20th, 2020
A national apprenticeship program

By Dickson C. Igwe

A national apprenticeship program for vocations and skills is essential for Virgin Islands youth, society, and economy. It is cliché to assert that a plumber, electrician, builder, welder, or mechanic, great at their skill, will not face too many unemployment challenges.

June 13th, 2020
Two busted with gun in car; high scent of burning cannabis

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 33-year-old female Graphics Designer along with a 21-year-old male, were both arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm after police officers trailed their vehicle following a traffic violation.

March 25th, 2020
'It hurts my heart' to take unfavourable measures - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his administration must do what is necessary to protect the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and this will include making unfavourable decisions.

March 17th, 2020
All schools to close for 14 days effective Thurs, March 19, 2020

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced a string of additional Cabinet imposed measures, which included the closure of public and private schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) for 14 days, in response to the global Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

March 17th, 2020
Eyes on TRC & ISPs as high internet use expected with 'social distancing'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the shift of some aspects of the Virgin Islands (VI) workforce to work-from-home solutions as part of social distancing in relation to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) response in the Territory, Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the local Telecommunications Regulatory Commission as well as local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to get into action to meet internet demands.

March 12th, 2020
Norwegian Cruise allegedly pressure sales staff to lie about COVID-19

MIAMI, Florida, USA- With the Cruise industry facing 'rough seas' in the wake of the deadly Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading across the globe, the Miami New Times reports that Sales Managers at Norwegian Cruise Line–which sails to the Virgin Islands (VI)–have allegedly instructed employees to downplay the risks of the virus in order to sell tickets to potential customers.

March 8th, 2020
WAPA hurricane supplies illegally shipped to VI - USVI lawsuit

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - A lawsuit recently filed in the Superior Court of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) by an employee who has been working at the local Water and Power Authority (WAPA) for over 19 years, has named the Virgin Islands (VI) as recipients of illegal hurricane supplies and restoration materials as part of corruption allegations against the utility's highest management level.

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