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'We have a duty' to ensure H.L. Stoutt’s vision lives on- Premier Wheatley
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands celebrate the birth anniversary of its first Chief Minister and ‘Father of the Nation’ H. Lavity Stoutt, it is being reminded to carry on his vision for nation-building.
Gutter politics? Electrical box tampered with on eve of Hon Maduro-Caines basketball event
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Less than 24 hours before the start of a basketball tournament hosted by the Committee to Re-elect Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, the electrical wires in the panel box at the basketball court on the Millicent Mercer Grounds in Baughers Bay were reportedly cut.
‘You cannot take a 3-term incumbent lightly’- Walwyn
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- After being rejected as an At Large candidate in the 2019 General Election, National Democratic Party (NDP) Member and former Minister for Education Mr Myron V. Walwyn is now trying to get back into the House of Assembly (HoA) via a district seat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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