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November 16th, 2020
‘UK believes VI's wealth comes from corruption’ – Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Talkshow host and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the United Kingdom (UK), in its quest to allegedly take control of the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI), is looking to do so on the premise that the territory is corrupt.

November 13th, 2020
This Week We Feature Young Professional Denisha N. Whyte

By Ron O. D'Avilar

Denisha N. Whyte sells sleepwear in the Virgin Islands, through the company ‘Her Treats’. At just 17-years-old, our Young Professional has used her experience as a salesgirl to bolster her entrepreneurship ambitions and carve out a very unique niche.

November 13th, 2020
Unite BVI launches mental health support video series

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local foundation, Unite BVI has launched a mental health support video series entitled, “Overcoming Together, Wellness Through Uncertainty,” via a partnership with Psychotherapist Kelly Bos, to explore mental health issues challenging VI residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 13th, 2020
Media denied chance to ask pressing questions @ drug bust press conference

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At least one local journalist has publicly criticised the November 10, 2020, joint press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert and Police Commissioner Michael B. Matthews to report on the territory's historic $250M drug bust.

November 12th, 2020
Gov’t proposing 'extended' stay for persons to work remotely from VI

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to capitalise on COVID-19 opportunities through new programmes aimed at attracting remote workers to the VI, while also encouraging foreign investments.

November 12th, 2020
Skelton-Cline suspects ulterior motives behind press conference by Governor & CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he suspects ulterior motives are surrounding the press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews, over the record-breaking $250M drug bust in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, on Friday, November 6, 2020.

November 11th, 2020
USVI shopping day trip ‘days are gone’ – Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the days of shopping day trips to the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are over for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), given the risks of COVID-19.

November 11th, 2020
VI Gov't reduces cost of travel app, bracelet & COVID-19 tests to $175 total

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the December 1, 2020 reopening of the territory's borders and after consultations with stakeholders and medical experts, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced major reductions in associated costs for travellers to the VI to meet the requirements implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 10th, 2020
Uncover the mental setbacks

By Jacqueline Wheatley

Around the world, the human race acknowledges their history, through speeches, celebrations and activism. Such words as racism, freedom and culture are kept alive for generations to follow. Do we practice the change that is set before us? Or do we complicate the actions of justice?

November 9th, 2020
Spend all you can to protect VI’s borders - Skelton-Cline urges Fahie Gov’t

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken radio moderator and government consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged the Fahie Administration to do all they can to protect the VI’s porous borders when the territory fully re-opens.

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