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Opposition vows to reintroduce Vote of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A No Confidence Motion will be brought again against the Virgin Islands Party's incumbent administration, according to Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull.
Plans afoot for VI to compete in 2025 World Surfing Games & World Junior Surf C/Ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI National Surfing Association (NSA) is excited about what the future holds for surfing in the Territory, as the newly established association makes plans to participate in international surfing championships this year.
Increases in Crown Lands pricing due to leases not being reviewed- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The increase in the prices of Crown Land has been explained as being due to leases not being reviewed as per the conditions within them over the years.
The Mother of all Parties! Patsy C. Lake turns 80 in high grandeur!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town was transformed into an oasis of beauty, splendour, oh it was pleasurable to behold. The décor was a work of art, with high-end taste, colours and you would not have missed the red carpet.
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus M. Garvey Jr
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Washington DC, USA- In his last full day in office, President Joseph R. Biden on Sunday, January 19, 2025, posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.
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).