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November 24th, 2022
Andrew A. Fahie 'retires' from HoA, D1 & active politics

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie has officially retired from the House of Assembly (HoA), as the First District Representative, and from active politics.

November 16th, 2022
Premier justifies drinking 'strong drinks' with Jesus turning water to wine

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said he is pleased with the level of consultation for the Liquor Licences Act, 2019, noting that it was important that a cross-section of persons was engaged.

November 3rd, 2022
‘Cindy’ alleges more arrests including of Sitting HoA members to come

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan is alleging that several more arrests will come on the heels of charges against Minister for Education under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Myron V. Walwyn.

November 3rd, 2022
Opposition Leader hosting D1 community meeting tonight

WEST END, Tortola, VI– Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) will tonight, November 3, 2022, be hosting a community meeting in the First District to discuss several burning issues.

November 1st, 2022
UPDATE: Nothing to worry about; I will be up & about in no time- Premier

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is assuring persons concerned about his well-being that there is no need to worry as he will be alright “in no time.”

November 1st, 2022
People 'dying of cancer' from open burning of garbage– Hon Fraser

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Senior legislator and Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has decried the state of the Virgin Islands' waste disposal system, adding that it is leading to deadly health consequences for local residents.

October 28th, 2022
Hon Flax-Charles slams Deputy Gov's Office for 'last-minute' bills to HoA

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has warned against last-minute emergency bills coming to the House of Assembly (HoA), an issue she promises to be vocal about.

October 25th, 2022
HoA to continue today October 25, 2022; questions to be answered

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The continuation of the 7th Sitting of the 4th Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA) is scheduled for today, Tuesday October 25, 2022, at 11:30 am at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, Duff's Bottom, Tortola.

October 19th, 2022
'I would go down fighting against' judge-only trials- Hon Fraser

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Legislators in the Virgin Islands are debating the Virgin Islands Jury Act 2022, which is seeking to address several issues with the local jury pool and expand its selection, in addition to bringing reforms in keeping with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.

October 18th, 2022
Hon Neville A. Smith to set up D1 office in Fahie’s absence– Hon Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Having no representative for the First District since the arrest of ex-Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie in Miami in April, At-large Representative and Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) will now temporarily set up office in the district to bring representation to the people there.

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