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November 19th, 2023
Excavation works completed for new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work on constructing a new building to house the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre is moving apace.

November 19th, 2023
Ex HoA Clerk Phyllis Evans appointed Registrar of Interests

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was on October 31, 2023, that our news centre first and accurately reported that Ms Phyllis Evans was going to be the Registrar of Interests after exiting the post of Clerk of the House of Assembly.

November 18th, 2023
VI's Thad A. Lettsome finishes 14th @ 2023 PanAm Games

SANTIAGO, Chile - Virgin Islands (VI) Sailor, Thad A. Lettsome who represented the VI at the 2023 PanAm Games in Santiago, Chile from 28 October to 4 November, has exited the tournament with an overall place of 14th.

November 18th, 2023
Work Ministry undertakes review of policies on Gov’t projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officials in the Ministry of Communications and Works recently met to review the procedures and policies that are in place to ensure that the Government of the Virgin Islands gets value for money on all projects.

November 18th, 2023
Several Honda & Acura models recalled over engine problems

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- American Honda Motor Company, commonly known as Honda, has issued a safety recall for several of its vehicle models, citing concerns over a defect in their engines. The recall, announced in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highlights a manufacturing error that could lead to severe consequences for drivers.

November 18th, 2023
‘Successful engagement’ held with students, VI residents @ BVI House London – Hon Wheatley

London, UK – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said as part of his trip to the United Kingdom, he was able to engage with persons from the VI as well as students on a number of matters in the VI.

November 18th, 2023
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.

November 17th, 2023
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.

November 17th, 2023
Popular VI fast food entity ‘Yo Mama Kitchen’ opens outlet in St Thomas

HAVENSIGHT, ST Thomas, USVI- A decade after opening the now popular fast-food entity, Yo Mama Kitchen on Wickham’s Cay I, proprietor Marlon J. Choucoutou Jr has expanded his business to the US Virgin Islands (USVI), allowing persons in the US territory to also get a taste of the finger-licking food enjoyed in the [British] Virgin Islands.

November 17th, 2023
USVI students speak out on deplorable school conditions @ senate hearing

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Several St. Croix students appeared before the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development this week to talk about how infrastructural challenges are affecting their learning experience. A standout issue in the testimony from the young people was challenges with the bathroom facilities at their learning institutions.

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