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Harry Belafonte, activist & entertainer, dies @ 96
LOOP NEWS
Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant of Jamaican parentage who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.
Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis
BBC NEWS
Singapore has executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis despite pleas for clemency from his family, activists and the United Nations.
Several boats destroyed by fire @ Road Reef!
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Several boats have been destroyed by fire at Road Reef on Tortola, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Fire damages boats @ Zion Hill
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI- At least two boats were damaged by fire at Zion Hill, Tortola last night, April 25, 2023.
Students of First Impressions Primary hold elections on Election Day!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Students of First Impressions Primary had elections in their classrooms yesterday, April 24, 2023, which was also Elections Day in the Virgin Islands.
Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as Premier; Hon Lorna G. Smith as Deputy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a short ceremony tonight, April 25, 2023, returning Legislator Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) took the Oath of Office to become Premier of the Virgin Islands for the second time and newly elected At Large Representative Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE as Deputy Premier.
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley-led VI Gov’t to be sworn in this evening April 25, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The new Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be sworn in this evening, April 25, 2023, according to a statement by the Party released today, April 25, 2023.
New VI Gov't forms! Lorna G. Smith now in VIP's corner!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) have told our news centre a deal has been struck for the formation of the new Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘The election campaign has lit a fire inside me’- Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former First Lady and now Territorial At Large-elect Mrs Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said she is fired up and ready to get to work for the people of the Virgin Islands.
First day after elections still no government; Negotiations are hard!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word from the political class is no government has yet been formed, after the general elections of April 24, 2023, resulted in no clear mandate as to who should lead the Territory of the Virgin Islands.
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