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December 15th, 2019
What you doing here Mehson!

By Thomas C. Famous

“What you doing here Mehson !!” “When you leaving Mehson??”

Two questions, usually said in the same breath, usually asked by almost every friend and family member, whenever they saw me in Tortola.

December 14th, 2019
Jamaican Tony-Ann Singh wins Miss World 2019; VI makes Top 40 for first time

LONDON, United Kingdom - Tony-Ann Singh out of Jamaica is the new Miss World 2019, rising to the top to claim the crown when this year's edition of the beauty pageant was held today December 14, 2019, at the ExCeL London in the United Kingdom.

December 14th, 2019
Mrs BVI Shondrea N. Turnbull placed 6th overall @ Mrs Globe 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is gradually rising among the bigger nations in ranking at International pageants with Mrs BVI Shondra N. Turnbull coming closest in history according to records.

December 14th, 2019
'Third World' to headline Foxy’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ fest

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Now an annual event that attracts thousands, this year’s ‘Old Year’s Night’ 2019 celebration at the Foxy’s Tamarind Bar in Jost van Dyke will be headlined by internationally acclaimed reggae band Third World to usher in the new year.

December 14th, 2019
The Thrift Paradox

By Dickson C. Igwe

There are two types of player in the market economy: the producer and the consumer. Producers and consumers can be further described as savers and spenders; and lenders and borrowers. This is an important dichotomy of the marketplace.

December 13th, 2019
AG Baba F. Aziz out by 2020; Hon Fahie says VIslander should hold post

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the February 2020 end of contract for current Attorney General (AG), Mr Baba F. Aziz, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has signalled that the contract may not be renewed and for his replacement, the government is looking to have the position filled by a Virgin Islander.

December 13th, 2019
'Govt’s goal is to have 60% renewable energy by 2030'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - With Anegada on track to have the first Hybrid Renewable Energy System under the state-owned BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the aim of his government is to accelerate Green Development in the territory.

December 12th, 2019
Belle Vue man remanded on drug possession charges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested and charged Shaquille Benjamin, of Belle Vue on December 7, 2019, for unlawful possession of a controlled drug.

December 12th, 2019
Hon O'Neal pushed education as 'foundation of our resiliency' - Gov Albert Bryan Jr

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr, said Hon Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE understood the value of education in building the resilience of the people, and this he said allowed all of the Virgin Islands to develop and compete on the international front.

December 11th, 2019
'Hon Ralph T. O'Neal fulfilled his purpose in God' - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hundreds of persons from all walks of life filled the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, today, December 11, 2019 for the official state funeral of First Premier of the Virgin Islands and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly, Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE.

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