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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.
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.
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).
'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.
'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.
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).
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.
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.
'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.
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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