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July 27th, 2023
'We don’t need coercive measures to reform Gov’t– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has vowed to continue advocating for the removal of the Order-in-Council in reserve, to suspend the VI’s constitution should his government fail to reform Governance as per the recommendations of the Commission on Inquiry (CoI) report.

July 26th, 2023
Agriculture Department receiving reports of increased dog attacks in VI

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Owners of dogs and livestock in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to be responsible and proactive in ensuring their animals are secured, in particular, vicious dogs to prevent harm to humans, other animals, and damage to property.

July 26th, 2023
Gov’t taking new strategy to reporting implementation of CoI reforms– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that his government will be taking on a new approach to the reporting of the Implementation of Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations in the Virgin Islands (VI).

July 25th, 2023
Hon Walwyn caught discrediting local efforts on bringing non-stop AA flights

TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI– Controversial politician Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has been found trying to discredit the work of the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Government, locals, and that of Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in brokering the deal to bring the historic Miami to VI flights from American Airlines which commenced on July 1, 2023.

July 25th, 2023
VI can be a 'top destination' for entertainment tourism– Clive L. McCoy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Tourism Mr Clive L. McCoy says the Virgin Islands (VI) has the potential to become a top destination in the world for entertainment tourism.

July 24th, 2023
Premier calls for ‘a little patience’ for payment of outstanding increments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called for a little more patience in the issuance of outstanding increment payments to public servants on behalf of the Governor and the Department of Human Resources.

July 22nd, 2023
Three charged in cocaine seizure; arrests made for destroying evidence - Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands have charged three persons and arrested several others as it continues inquiries into the cocaine seizure, as well as firearms, boat, and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening July 19, 2023, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has detailed.

July 22nd, 2023
Beyonce A. DeFreitas bags Bronze @ 2023 NACAC 100M U23 sprint

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA — Virgin Islands (VI) sprinter, Beyonce A. DeFreitas yesterday July 21, 2023, has taken bronze in the U23 Spring 100M races at the NACAC 2023 U18 and U23 Championship games currently being held in San Jose, Costa Rica.

July 22nd, 2023
Gov Rankin to miss most of Emancipation Festival; Archer Jr. now acting Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.

July 22nd, 2023
This Week We Feature Young Professional Seriya K. Rymer

By Reuben J.A. Stoby

The sky is the limit for our Young Professional who does not count out the possibility of one day participating in politics; however, for now, she is forging ahead with her academic studies while juggling two small businesses.

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