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22% of VI population 'considered poor'- Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Independent Territorial At Large Candidate Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson has launched her electoral campaign, with the aim of bridging the gap between the poor and the wealthy, improving education and healthcare systems and ensuring that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has a social security system that works for the most vulnerable and marginalised, including single parents, elderly and youths.
Jamaican jailed after knowingly infecting woman with HIV in UK
LOOP NEWS
A Jamaican man who knowingly infected a woman with HIV has been jailed in the UK.
Hon Fraser voted for greedy bill; has lots of explaining to do- Kevin C. Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Third District Candidate Mr Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ has fired back at Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) over statements he made on the campaign trail in relation to Smith’s employment and role at the Premier’s office under ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie.
80% chance of showers across VI today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The presence of a surface trough across the area, being further enhanced by an upper-level trough and available low-level moisture could lead to a heightened chance for shower activity over and around the islands during the next 24 hours.
One Love extend lead in National League with 8-2 whipping of Sugar Boys
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- One Love FC gave themselves a massive boost in their search for a second National League title when they beat defending champions Sugar Boys FC 8-2 in East End/Long Look on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Former D2 Rep J. Alvin Christopher endorses Troy E. Christopher
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Second District Representative Mr J. Alvin Christopher has endorsed Independent Second District Candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher for the upcoming general elections.
UPDATE: Missing teen located ‘safe & unharmed’- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed that 14-year-old Jessica Lewis has been located safe and unharmed.
D9 has ‘assured me they will give VIP a 2nd chance’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Echoing the statement by Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ that the Ninth District is “green district”, incumbent Representative and former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has said he has been assured by the people of the Ninth District they will be giving the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) a second chance in office.
'Our people in the 7th District deserve the very best'- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI–Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has launched his 2023 re-election campaign with big plans for the Seventh Electoral District, which he says will come as part of overall development in the Virgin Islands.
Barbados man on trial for murdering estranged girlfriend
BARBADOS NATION
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Murderer Patrick Nathaniel Leacock stabbed his estranged girlfriend 24 times while their daughter sat nearby at a table eating her breakfast.
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