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Trump’s values war
By Dickson Igwe
The most interesting US Election in a generation is also the most pivotal. Why, because the next US President could take the world’s most powerful nation to the far right, with a Supreme Court that will in essence ensure a US value system that will place Evangelical Christianity and right wing values, and Supply Sided Economics, at the center of American life.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kadisha K. Willock
By N. Johann Earle
Our Young Professional for this week is the creative and focused graphic artist and fashion designer Kadisha K. Willock who wants not only to excel in the world of fashion and graphic design but also to pass on her skills and knowledge to children interested in the art forms.
‘I support all who making noise for their Festival money’ – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI radio talk show said he stands in solidarity with all of the local artistes who have not yet been paid for Festival 2015 and who are now “making noise.”
Local entertainers still not paid for Festival 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Almost half a year since they performed at Festival 2015, local bands who graced the stages of the various Festivilles have yet to receive all of their monies from Government. According to reports some have been paid for performances outside of Road Town while others have not received a dime.
Values trump all else!
By Dickon Igwe
The values that you hold are your core beliefs. Your values determine who you are, what you believe in, and where you are going. The values of individuals add up to become the values of communities and societies, and that is when a culture emerges. Culture is the software of the nation state.
New starting gate being sought for Ellis Thomas Downs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners’ Association Mrs Patsy C. Lake has disclosed that even though the VI Classic horse racing meet is scheduled for this Sunday January 17, 2016, the entire sum for the purses has not been secured.
‘Lack of respect for laws pervades VI’ – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI talk show last evening January 12, 2016 slammed the territory for what he called the erosion of respect for authority as he spoke of the wanton disregard for laws which he believes starts in the home.
‘A.O. Shirley a true gentleman & model citizen’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA called recently deceased Virgin Islands stalwart Alexander O. Shirley, MBE a true gentleman who embodied the virtues of a model citizen.
‘Track surface needs overhaul; No vet @ races' – Karen B. Smith-Aaron
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outgoing President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners’ Association Karen B. Smith-Aaron said while she cannot determine what led to the fatal fall of championship horse Doughmaker on Sunday December 27, 2015, she acknowledged that the track surface at Ellis Thomas Downs is in need of an overhaul and said that for 2016 the plan is to have a veterinarian on standby at races.
'Letty' threatens to quit horse racing; claims persons rejoiced @ Doughmaker's demise
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Horse owner Violet ‘Letty’ Delville-Hodge is extremely upset that her championship horse, Doughmaker, had to be put to sleep yesterday December 27, 2015 during the Boxing Day races following injury on the track due to what she alleges to be lack of care for the track at Ellis Thomas Downs by the BVI Horse Owners' Association.
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