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The high cost of insurance: VI @ the crossroads in a high risk region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) spoke briefly about climate change on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, during the Questions and Answers period at the continuation of the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
Man charged following AK-47 rifle & ammo find @ Free Bottom- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department reportedly seized an AK-47 rifle and a quantity of ammunition from a home in Free Bottom on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Protests mount in Barbados over retirement age
BARBADOS NATION
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Having staged a third march in protest of the Government’s attempt to increase the national retirement age, organizers say they are prepared to ramp up action if Government does not adjust its stance.
Terror suspect on the run after escaping London prison dressed as a chef
CNN
LONDON, UK - A manhunt has been launched for a British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges after he escaped from a London prison on Wednesday while dressed as a chef, officials say.
US Gov't investigating China’s breakthrough smartphone
CNN
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The United States government is seeking more information about the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, a Chinese smartphone powered by an advanced chip.
'Ultimate leader' of Capitol riot jailed for 22 years
BBC NEWS
The Proud Boys' former leader Enrique Tarrio has been jailed for 22 years for orchestrating the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
Guyana records over 100 road fatalities for 2023
LOOP NEWS
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill is urging Guyanese to be cautious on the roadway as the country has witnessed a surge in fatal vehicular accidents.
Prospect Reef re-development is ‘a priority for me’- Premier Wheatley
SLANEY, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said seeing the re-development of Prospect Reef is a priority area for him, as he is looking forward to a Request for Proposal in 2023.
Hon Lorna G. Smith accuses Hon Marlon A. Penn of being 'Sexist' over question!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) got a little heated today September 5, 2023, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA.
Derelict vehicles ‘an increasing burden on the public’s purse’- Health Minister Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is looking at medium and long term plans to help alleviate the cost of its derelict vehicles programme and this could include instituting a vehicle disposal fee.
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