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February 8th, 2020
Brexit, nationalism & globalism

By Dickson C. Igwe

Donald Trump and Brexit are symbols of a new cold war within western society. This is an existential conflict between the forces of globalization, and the forces of nationalist nativism. Time alone will tell who wins.

February 7th, 2020
Gov’t partnering with USVI to lower food cost – Premier Fahie

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The high cost of food in the Virgin Islands (VI), has long been a contentious issuing plaguing locals and authorities; however, a solution may be on the way.

February 7th, 2020
This Week We Feature Young Professional Christine A. Ewers

By Ron O. D'Avilar

The Virgin Islands is surely not short of hairstylists but Christine A. Ewers is one with a difference. Christine is already the youngest entrepreneur in her family, gaining that title after taking on the challenge to chart her own course based on a passion she shared for hairdressing as a little child.

February 7th, 2020
No more ‘idle talk’, time for action – USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – More collaboration with a constant commitment to improving the lives of all citizens across both the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and [British] Virgin Islands was one of the key takeaways from the recently concluded 8th Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting held on February 4, 2020, in the conference room of Maria’s by the Sea.

February 5th, 2020
Premier blazes Opp. Leader over alleged rumour mill against Hon Maduro-Caines

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a stern warning, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has outright condemned attacks on new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member, Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) by Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).

February 5th, 2020
'We don’t want to give up our birthrights for a bowl of soup'- Premier Fahie

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has fired back at claims that the recovery of the Virgin Islands (VI) post-Irma and Maria of 2017 is moving too slow as insinuated by Governor of the VI, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert during a recent meeting press conference.

February 4th, 2020
'Our action to BREXIT should not be a reaction!'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken ZBVI 780 radio moderator and pastor, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to have more dialogues regarding the issues surrounding Brexit and the future of the VI under a United Kingdom outside of the European Union (EU).

February 4th, 2020
Governor delaying Cyber Crime Bill over 'free speech' concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Already debated and passed in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), the Government proposed Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 has been in the hands of the Territory's Governor, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for assent since late 2019.

February 3rd, 2020
VI will capitalise on economic opportunities from Brexit- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says that with the United Kingdom's (UK) exit of the European Union (EU), the Virgin Islands (VI) will be looking to independently capitalise on international trade opportunities presented by Brexit.

February 1st, 2020
New In-Transit Lounge opens @ T.B. Lettsome International Airport

BEEF ISLAND, VI - Four persons were the first to be officially processed through the new In-transit Lounge at the territory's main airport, the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

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