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Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
A lookback @ late Gov Charles W. Turnbull; Ceremony Ellis Thomas Downs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - It was last Sunday, July 3, 2022, that the Virgin Islands (VI) learned of the sad news of the passing of former United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Charles W. Turnbull (D) who served as a Democratic Governor for two consecutive terms 1999 to 2007.
VI constitution must enshrine protection for indigenous Virgin Islanders– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering said the VI constitution must allow for the protection of the indigenous population, as is the case for indigenous populations in other countries around the world.
VI on ‘heightened vigilance’ following detection of Monkeypox cases in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Ministry of Health and Social Development has increased its infectious disease surveillance in response to the detection of Monkeypox cases in the Caribbean Region.
HLSCC accreditation reaffirmed by international MSCHE body
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an international accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the Mid-Atlantic States, the American territories/commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and other locations such as the [British] Virgin Islands.
VI needs ‘one-on-one’ explanation of issues facing territory– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands' legislator and Opposition Member, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the people of the territory need a more in-depth and direct explanation of local issues surrounding topics like the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations, the ‘police in Paradise’ video, as well as the Register of Interests Act.
Unity Government's job is to get VI to next elections– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Kedrick D. Pickering said the next step for the VI to move forward, out of the Commission of Inquiry period, is for the country to head to the polls and get a reset.
Concerning! Hon Malone says Boris Johnson fiasco has VI implications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says he is concerned at the current fiasco in the United Kingdom (UK), relating to the Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson government and the resignation of key persons in government.
Eileene L. Parsons is 'part of the problem’ in VI– Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– 2023 political candidate and ‘Cut Deep’ talk show host, Cindy Rosan has also slammed former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE for comments she made on what is a Virgin Islander.
‘My whole life I thought I was a Virgin Islander’- Heritage
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– The host of the popular International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage', said he believed for most of his life that he was a Virgin Islander but he is now having an identity crisis after former legislator and cultural icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE stated that a Virgin Islander is someone who must be able to trace their lineage back three generations on both sides.
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