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UK Press ‘vilified the people of the VI’ over $250m drug bust - Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En Ka’ has accused the United Kingdom (UK) and its press of vilifying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) through negative media reporting about the historic $250m drug bust in the territory.
Dr Richard E. Georges named VI’s first Poet Laureate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Richard E. Georges has made local history with his appointment as a Literary and Cultural Ambassador responsible for promoting the understanding of and appreciation for Virgin Islands (VI) history and cultural heritage through poetry.
The post pandemic economy - Part 2
By Dickson C. Igwe
Capitalism and individualism, with the stress on the market economy, will not be able to deal with the New World of climate change, environmental degradation, and rising power polarities that have no respect for freedom and democracy.
Gov's comments on ‘systematic corruption’ in VI was offensive – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former talk show host, Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ says he was offended by comments coming out of a press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews that in the Virgin Islands (VI) there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.
RiteWay re-opening ‘Harbour Market’ store in Dec 2020
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Local retailer RiteWay Food Markets will be re-opening its iconic ‘Harbour Market’ store in Soper's Hole, Tortola, in December 2020, following some extensive renovation works.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jhalia J. Edwards
by Ron O. D'Avilar
At just 18-years old, skincare aficionado Jhalia J. Edwards has turned her love for making soaps into a thriving business. ‘AloeCarez’ is a brand encompassing a line of skincare products such as soaps and oils.
'Sacrifices were made' to keep public servants employed– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, his administration has had to sacrifice to ensure public officers remain employed despite the layoffs in the private sector.
‘I said the Premier is crazy, not in a bad way’- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has moved to clarify and bring context to recent comments he made on the reduction of the COVID-19 accessory cost for tourists visiting the Virgin Islands.
Talkshow host calls for ‘serious enforcement’ against highway traffic violations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to crack down on traffic violations such as abruptly stopping on highways and jaywalking.
‘Premier is crazy’ to reduce cost of COVID-19 tests, travel accessories- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social commentator and former talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has criticised Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over a move to reduce the cost of COVID-19 travel accessories to make it more affordable for tourists to vacation in the Virgin Islands when the territory re-opens on December 1, 2020.
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