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Photo of the Week: After 13 years Hon Julian Fraser back on regional stage
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, WI- After some 13 years on the opposition benches from 2011 to 2024 the veteran and seasoned statesman Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is back on the regional stage as a Cabinet Minister of the Virgin Islands Government.
Build food storage & more regional partnerships- Skelton Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Prominent social commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling on the leadership of the Virgin Islands to take urgent proactive steps toward securing its food supply in light of shifting global dynamics, particularly with US trade tariffs and their economic impact domestically.
VI students in Macau on mission to bring home global knowledge in finance & tourism
MACAU, China— “The world is becoming smaller and smaller; everybody is more connected and we can help create a better-interconnected web of financial services for everybody within the region.”
Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease outbreak reported in St Thomas schools & daycares
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The USVI Department of Health has issued a public health alert following an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), with 46 confirmed cases reported at schools and daycares across St Thomas as of Friday, February 21, 2015.
VI Special Envoy & Head of UN ECLAC discuss sustainable development
SANTIAGO, CHILE. Ahead of the upcoming 8th Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands (VI) Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley and Executive Secretary H.E. Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, the Head of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), have held a high-level bilateral meeting on sustainable development.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
Skelton-Cline predicts winners for D1-D8 in VI’s 2023 elections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Controversial pastor and radio show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline on April 4, 2023, shared his predictions for the winners of the 2023 elections, which is considered one of the most important elections in the Virgin Islands, being on the heels of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the implementation of CoI reforms and the threat of suspension of the constitution by the United Kingdom (UK).
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