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March 6th, 2023
Premier, Ministers should have right to refuse AG report lacking integrity- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said the Premier or any Minister of Government should have the right to refuse any report from the Auditor General (AG) deemed to be lacking integrity.

March 5th, 2023
Early PVIM fallout! Lesmore Smith running Independent At-Large

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI: As the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) gets ready to launch about 8 to 9 candidates out of 13, there has been an early fallout.

March 5th, 2023
Prominent businessman Alric L. Corea has died

HORSE PATH, Tortola, VI- The family, friends and many in the business community are mourning the passing of prominent businessman and philanthropist Mr Alric Lenois Corea.

March 5th, 2023
Cost of living among top ‘themes’ of Compensation Review Survey Responses

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited (PwC) has reported that 585 survey responses have been received and 15 stakeholder meetings held with Public Officers across the Virgin Islands Public Service.

March 5th, 2023
UVI to increase Tuition by 14%; Meal Plans by 26%

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees has approved increases to tuition and fees for students, which are expected to start taking effect this fall. The decision was taken during the board’s quarterly meeting on Saturday, March 4, 2023, as the university faces chronically low enrollment and inflationary pressures.

March 5th, 2023
‘My navel string is buried under a tree’ in Free Bottom- Myron V. Walwyn

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- While giving his reasons for choosing to contest the Sixth District seat, rather than as an At Large, which has brought him success in the past, former Minister for Education Myron V. Walwyn has said the Sixth District has a very special place in his heart as it is his home district.

March 4th, 2023
More witch-hunt? Police arrested for allegedly challenging wrongdoings @ RVIPF!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what some describe as ongoing efforts by the Governor and Police Commissioner to eliminate anyone fighting for justice and speaking out against corruption in the local Police Force, an alleged local witch-hunt continues in the Virgin Islands.

March 4th, 2023
Governor wants Police Bill returned to HoA after General Election

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being accused of misleading the public on the tardiness of the controversial Police Bill in the House of Assembly (HoA), Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has admitted his group was responsible for the lateness.

March 4th, 2023
Man shot dead in USVI, suspect already charged with murder

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, Sr. Croix — USVIPD officers responding to a 911 call of a “man down” at 105L Whim found 31-year-old Akeem Javois lying unresponsive in front of the residence Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2023.

March 4th, 2023
VI prepares for direct Miami flights via American Airlines

BEEF ISLAND, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) prepare for the launch of a new service to Miami with American Airlines on June 1, 2023, the carrier has named the Territory “Sexiest New Destination”.

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