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February 3rd, 2021
‘Control your destiny or someone will’- Josephine Gumbs Conner

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Anguillan Attorney-At-law, Mrs Josephine Gumbs Conner has laid down the gauntlet for Virgin Islanders to start taking control of their destiny, first by recognising their value as a nation.

February 2nd, 2021
'Evidence shows Govt’s COVID-19 protocols are effective' – Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said despite the global tussle regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, the Virgin Islands' strategies continue to serve the territory well.

February 2nd, 2021
Vaccination 'a weapon in our arsenal to combat the virus’- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As some public fear persists over COVID-19 vaccination globally and in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has reminded that vaccines remain an important tool to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

February 1st, 2021
Legislators present & past must unite to fight 'assault on territory'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Past and present legislators in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) have been urged to unite to fight the current United Kingdom's (UK) assault on the territory in the form of the Commission of Inquiry announced by Ex-Governor, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert.

February 1st, 2021
Premier welcomes biblical ‘era of John & Andrew’ in VI

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed new Governor John .J. Rankin, CMG, with open arms to the Virgin Islands, calling the new era one of exciting collaborations between the two.

January 31st, 2021
I will be in ‘listening mode’ for next few weeks- Governor Rankin

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG, says in an effort to learn about the people and culture of the territory (VI) he will be in ‘listening mode’ for the next few weeks and beyond.

January 30th, 2021
PHOTO of the DAY: VIYP shadow Premier poses with real deal Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The official swearing-in ceremony to welcome the newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency, John J. Rankin CMG on Friday, January 29, 2021, was also a time for photo opportunities.

January 30th, 2021
Healthcare & frontline workers first to get COVID-19 vaccine - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Healthcare & frontline workers will be at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccination, when some 8,000 doses of the AstraZeneca AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine arrives in the Virgin Islands (VI) on February 4, 2021.

January 30th, 2021
McMaster wins 400m dash @ 2021 Bob Pollock Invitational

CLEMSON, South Carolina, USA - VI’s Kyron A. McMaster yesterday, January 29, 2021, ran away with the win in the Men’s 400M dash finals of the 2021 Bob Pollock Invitational, held at Clemson University in South Carolina, USA.

January 30th, 2021
The Virgin Islands, post the Commission of Inquiry

by Dickson C. Igwe

An entitled minority must never again be allowed to control Virgin Islands governance, politics, and society, without full citizen and resident participation.

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