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November 2nd, 2019
Trump, Brexit & the working class

By Dickson C. Igwe

Austere, trickledown economics has created a world Oligarchy. The world is ruled by the super-wealthy. Now this Old boy has been labelled a racist for his pointing out the fact that politics in the USA and UK today is driven by race, ethnicity, and social class, principally.

November 1st, 2019
RTW sponsors HLSCC Mocktail Social

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Blended coconut milk, fresh pineapple, and kiwi, garnished with strawberry syrup were enjoyed by students last week during the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) energetic mocktail social.

November 1st, 2019
Early UK elections will impact VI & OTs - Claude O. Skelton-Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Insinuating that the United Kingdom (UK) may be unstable over its frequent change of leadership over the past years, ZBVI 780am "Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr. Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the UK heading to early polls should be of concern to the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs).

October 31st, 2019
'You could end up with nothing'- Hon Fraser tells Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "You could end up with nothing," was a warning from Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over the possible outcome of the Virgin Islands/UK Loan Guarantee negotiations regarding adjustments to the stipulations of the loans.

October 30th, 2019
'There is a sex trade operating in the VI'- CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police (CoP) at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Michael B. Matthews, in admitting that an active sex trade exists in the Virgin Islands (VI), says while the force is cognisant of the industry, they are unsure about how to tackle it.

October 30th, 2019
Peebles Hospital signage change likely to cost over $100K

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The signage to reflect the renaming of the Peebles Hospital to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is estimated to cost upwards of $100, 000, according to officials from the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).

October 30th, 2019
Motorists can be charged up to 6 months after traffic offence - 'Super cop'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many road users may not know that officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have up to six months to report and charge for traffic violations. And, according to well known traffic officer Glen Callwood aka 'Super cop', it is then up to the court to do its job and take further action.

October 29th, 2019
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool @ helm of RVIPF would be a 'fantastic story'- CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With Superintendent at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool having some 27 years of service under her belt and now a place in the UK College of Policing’s prestigious Strategic Command Course (SCC), many have been speculating whether she is being primed to become the next local Commissioner of Police.

October 28th, 2019
'Public officers feel their @$$ is made of gold'- Kenneth G. Gladstone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio host and social commentator, Kenneth G. Gladstone has lashed out at the Public Sector of the Virgin Islands (VI), accusing it of not doing enough to engage with the community and keep them informed on the happenings in the sector.

October 28th, 2019
Unlawful sex with underage girls 'a worrying trend'- CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen an overall reduction of recorded sexual offences over the past months, Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews says the territory continues to see an increase in Unlawful Sexual Intercourse involving underage girls in particular.

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