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15 Police Officers & Members of Marine Unit recognised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF), Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, held a prestigious Commendation Ceremony to honour the exemplary service of eight dedicated police officers and seven committed members of the Marine Unit.
The Road to World War
By Dickson C. Igwe
After the Second World War ended in 1945 the USA emerged the world military and economic hegemon.
Everything would have been fixed ‘if Andrew Fahie was Premier’- Hon Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After providing a long list of things that he believes need addressing in the territory, Territorial At Large Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE told the members of the House of Assembly (HoA) that he believes the former premier, Andrew A. Fahie, would have resolved those issues if he were still the premier.
Public reminded not to sell alcohol to minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The 2025 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is underway, and the Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to remain vigilant in safeguarding our youth, particularly from the dangers of underage drinking.
Malachy Payne & 17-year-old charged separately for firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged two males in connection with separate firearm recoveries during recent police operations in the Territory.
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon Walwyn branded as 'Lucifer' for bringing 'demonic instrument' to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, has been dramatically compared to the fallen angel Lucifer by Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), Minister for Health and Social Development.
Eklund Z. Adams disqualified! Young Blood is 2025 Calypso Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversy has hit the 2025 Calypso Monarch Competition, resulting in disqualifications and a new monarch crowned.
‘We’re losing the essence of who we are as a people’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- District 2 Representative and Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said Virgin Islanders are losing their identity as a people.
AI & Robotics- As real & pressing dangers to humanity
ALRED C. FRETT
Providing Slavery for All:
As descendants of slaves and prisoners of a pre-programmed society, we are taught to follow the masses, and conform to traditions, so very few of us try to be as progressive as we can, by using the lessons and examples around us, to choose for ourselves… Even when Education advises that we think and reason for ourselves, we do not, because our Laws and Religion insist that we obey their ancient mandates.

