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Fahie fundraiser box to open from Oct 16-Nov 16, 2023- Patsy C. Lake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A fundraiser box setup for ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie has already sparked controversy according to organizer Ms Patsy C. Lake, however, the popular businesswoman said that will not deter her from doing what she can to help a family member.
Old Admin Building on Main St could be turned into a museum- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Plans are afoot for the establishment of a museum in Road Town, Tortola, according to Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (AL,) who pointed to the establishment of museums as an important part of tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI).
'I win all the time' - Bryan brags about having way in Legislature
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - Governor Albert Bryan wasn't timid when expressing what he deems to be an impressive track record of getting his agenda maneuvered through the V.I. Legislature, boasting during an interview with the Consortium on Thursday that he always wins.
BVIAA to host biennial simulation exercises @ all VI airports
BEEF ISLAND, VI – Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being notified that the BVI Airports Authority will be hosting its biennial emergency simulation exercises at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island), Auguste George International Airport (Anegada), and the Virgin Gorda International Airport (Virgin Gorda) between the period of Monday, October 16 and Friday, November 17.
Leveraging debt
Dickson C. Igwe
Now, middle-income consumers—the $30-100K income bracket that most of us fall into in the Virgin Islands—use debt for a mortgage, or a car. However, for food, drink, clothing, and lower-priced items that are essential, such as rent, electricity, and water, middle-income consumers use cash that is available and not borrowed.
Opposition tries to bully HoA on formation of PAC @ Special Sitting for VI's heroes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) today, October 13, 2023, was intended solely to honour the heroes and foreparents of the [British] Virgin Islands; however, Members of the Virgin Islands (VI) Opposition, namely Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), attempted to force an amendment of the Order Paper to addresss the issue of the formation of a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the house.
'Erratic' man jumps overboard @Wickham's Cay 1; Dies
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- A man was pronounced dead shortly after jumping overboard at a marina at Wickham's Cay 1 in Road Town today, October 13, 2023.
Late Fmr USVI Senator Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen to Lie in State
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - USIV Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., today, October 13, 2023, has publicly announced the solemn occasion on which the body of the late former Senator Alicia "Chucky" Hansen will lie in state.
Guavaberry Media falsely reports of 2 shot in Long Bush
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- In its rush to being first it seems, new kid on the block Guavaberry Media Inc created some unnecessary hysteria today, October 13, 2023, when it falsely reported of a shooting in Long Bush and that two persons had been injured.
HLSCC kicks off 28th Mourant HLSCC College Classic Race Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Mourant HLSCC College Classic Race Series kicked off its 28th year with the first of its races at the Paraquita Bay campus.