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June 13th, 2018
Customs explore storing VI transactions in the ‘Cloud’—Commissioner Wade N. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs, Wade N. Smith, says the government agency has turned to computer developers IBM, to explore having its online and other transactions, facilitated on the ‘cloud,’ since the loss of connectivity during hurricanes Irma and Maria, had significantly hampered its operations.

June 12th, 2018
PHOTO of the Day: USVI Politician meets ‘Honestly Speaking’ commentator Skelton-Cline

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - United States Virgin Islands (USVI) gubernatorial candidate, Allison Petrus, called ‘Allie,’ spent the evening on Tortola, today June 12, 2018, and was a featured guest on popular radio show, ‘Honestly Speaking.’ Our roving cameras caught up with both men.

June 12th, 2018
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton launches bid for NDP Presidency

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has formally thrown his proverbial ‘hat in the ring,’ to challenge and replace 73 year-old Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), as President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at the upcoming Delegates’ Convention, on June 23, 2018.

June 12th, 2018
NDP delegates to decide on new title for party leader

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Delegates of the National Democratic Party (NDP) will on June 23, 2018, in addition to voting for a new leader ahead of the upcoming general elections, decide altogether if they want to keep the title for that person as ‘President’ or change it to ‘Chairman.’

June 11th, 2018
Adagio dance school makes history

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As defined by Acrobatics Art; Acrobatic Dance, or ‘Acro’ as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.

June 11th, 2018
PHOTO of the day: Hon Fahie with St. Kitts & Nevis Deputy PM

VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Our roving camera caught up with the Deputy Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Shawn K. Richards—on Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI), for one night yesterday, Sunday June 10, 2018, on a private visit.

June 11th, 2018
Hon Mark H. Vanterpool in the big chair! ...is Acting Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is acting Premier and Minister of Finance, effective June 10 to 17, 2018.

June 11th, 2018
Hon Pickering drops out race for NDP Presidency!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a surprise move that shocked the political class and some National Democratic Party (NDP) delegates, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable, Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), has dropped out the race to lead the party he co-founded, into the next general elections.

June 11th, 2018
Deputy Premier leads delegation to London to discuss ‘UK’ threats

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), is leading a high level Virgin Islands (VI) delegation attending the Joint Ministerial Council – ‘Exiting the EU Negotiations’ meeting, hosted by the UK Government in London.

June 11th, 2018
Gov’t earns $46,000 monthly on ‘in-house’ sales

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Government has seen its official ‘Gazette,’ and other publications, bringing in a monthly average income of $46,000, with the revenue stream maintaining a steady nine per cent increase, over the past three years.

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