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Chad C. George contesting D1 as Independent Candidate
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Another person has thrown their hat in the political ring, ahead of the 2023 General Election.
SUV collides with truck @ Slaney
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- At around 4:15 PM, Friday, February 17, 2023, a small SUV collided with a truck in the area of Slaney on Tortola.
NDP & PVIM continue discussions on re-uniting!
EAST END, Tortola, VI- As the 2023 general election gets closer, two political parties- the National Democratic Party (NDP) and its breakaway group the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM)- are still meeting with the hopes to merge into one.
Ban pellet toy guns in VI– Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Cromwell Smith aka Edju En ka has complained that pellet shooting toy guns, while not extremely harmful, could be having a phycological effect on children in the Virgin Islands and contribute to more gun crimes.
‘Order in Council is like a wolf outside your door’- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said he had the opportunity to speak to the Minister for Overseas Territories Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith during his recent visit to the Territory and is optimistic the Order in Council will be lifted, once the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to follow through on implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations as promised.
Hon Flax-Charles likens exiting VIP to ending a ‘bad marriage’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has further broken her silence as it relates to exiting the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). Her resignation came days after she was rejected as a returning At-Large candidate at the VIP Congress Elections on February 4, 2023, due to 'incomplete' paperwork.
Governor Rankin already being asked when he will leave the Virgin Islands!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- He still has close to a year on his initial appointment as Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI); however, the question is already being asked of Mr John J. Rankin, CMG as to when he will be leaving the Virgin Islands and whether he may be seeking an extension as Governor.
‘I just want to go quietly out’- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool recently had persons wondering whether he was changing his mind about retiring from politics and thinking of having another go at the 2023 General Election.
Rhodni A. Skelton says he was unhappy about being snubbed for BVITB Director position
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Director of Tourism, Mr Rhodni A. Skelton says his departure from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) after some 19 years at the entity, may have come down to a difference in opinion between the Board and himself, including a ‘take it or leave it’ contract for his continuation at the BVI Tourist Board.
Police needs support amidst surge in gun crime– Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Unity Government Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says, amidst an upsurge of gun crime in the Virgin Islands, the local law enforcement needs as much support as possible.
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