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Capital has always ruled
Dickson C. Igwe
The hegemony of capital is nothing new. From the earliest days, in fact, the start of written history, the person who controlled land, tools for hunting, and implements for plowing soil, and the most basic items for life- all forms of capital- ruled the tribe.
AG Chambers celebrate Culture Day 2023 in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Attorney General, Hon Dawn J. Smith, and her staff are featured as they observed ‘Culture Day’ as part of activities to celebrate Culture and Tourism Month.
‘Momentus occasion’ as Tradewind Aviation starts VG-San Juan service
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI– Calling the commencement of service a momentous one for the Virgin Islands, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the Government welcomes Tradewind Aviation on its commencement of commercial flights between Virgin Gorda and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Gov’t needs to buy out SSB homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor– Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to come up with a solution for the Social Security-funded homes at Joe’s Hill Manor given they continue to depreciate and many have not been sold.
'If police alone could make VI safe, then US would be the safest place’- Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Former senior pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says the police alone cannot make the Virgin Islands safe, rather it is the people who must come together and play a part for the good of the community.
Taxi drivers cry foul over alleged unfair practices @ Pier Park
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI– Taxi drivers speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) have cried foul over what was referred to as unfair practices at the taxi queue of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, which they claimed is leaving some drivers at a disadvantage and losing revenues while others thrive.
Hon de Castro calls for more UNESCO support to advance education in VI
PARIS, France – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, the Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has delivered a statement at the 42nd General Conference of UNESCO, calling for more support to advance education in the VI.
‘Politically convenient’ narratives about Gov’t travel will only hurt VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shut down what he called ‘politically convenient’ narratives about Government travel being propagated by Opposition Members and others in the Virgin Islands.
Quick action requested of BVIEC to fix JvD power woes – Hon Turnbull
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Second District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has called on the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to speedily resolve the power issues being faced by the people of Jost van Dyke.
Persons trying to rewrite history over Biwater deal – Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock who also served as the Director of the Water and Sewage Department in the Virgin Islands (VI), along as the Permanent Secretary for the local Ministry of Communications and Works said he was never involved in the negotiations or introduction of Biwater to the VI, however, supported the project.