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May 12th, 2023
UK MP urges OTs to support legalisation for same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ community

LONDON, United Kingdom- British Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia A. Kearns has made the call for British Overseas Territories (OTs) to support the legalisation of same-sex marriages as well as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) community.

May 11th, 2023
'Let the people decide' on same-sex marriage issue- Talk show hosts

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A conversation on same-sex marriage saw various views being expressed during the Talking Points show aired on ZBVI 780 AM and live-streamed on Facebook on May 8, 2023.

May 9th, 2023
Where do we go from here?

Sandra Phillip-Hodge

Fellow Virgin Islands (British), I give thanks to the God who gives life and breath to all; rich, poor, middle class, and every race, gender and believers of other persuasions. For there is only One Source, God Almighty.

May 5th, 2023
WHO declares end to Covid-19 global emergency

LONDON, UK- The World Health Organisation (WHO) ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday, May 5, 2023, more than three years after its original declaration, and said countries should now manage the virus that killed more than 6.9 million people along with other infectious diseases.

May 3rd, 2023
Expect same-sex marriage referendum 'very soon'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A referendum regarding the matter of same-sex marriages is likely to be executed for the first time in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) ahead of June 2023.

April 30th, 2023
‘God showed me there would be a woman leader’- Sandra Phillip-Hodge

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commentator, local author and 'prayer warrior' Sandra Phillip-Hodge has said it was only right and fitting that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) was re-elected as it had "unfinished business" and that God had shown her a woman was going to be in leadership.

April 21st, 2023
Christian Council calls for intercessory prayers for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands going to the polls on Monday, April 24, 2023, to elect its government for the next four years, the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called for intercessory prayers for the process and territory.

April 17th, 2023
No other island wanted to take [gay cruise passengers] but VG- Hon Flax-Charles

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Candidates in the upcoming elections shared differing opinions regarding the issue of same-sex marriage, a hot topic for which a referendum has been promised.

April 14th, 2023
Elections & the church’s ‘doctrine of discovery’

Alred C. Frett

Caught between the Powers of the Church & Crown:

As we approach April 24, 2023, emotions are running high, and even those without a stake in the matter are ready to express their opinions… Many are complaining about the lack of substance except for personal attacks, and everyone is swearing that they can do a better job than the other… They made UK a silent Bogey Man, so no one dares to appreciate the role they played in providing us with Covid-19 Vaccines.

April 13th, 2023
‘Stick to issues & stop defamation’ in 2023 campaign trail – BVICC urges politicians

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called on those contesting the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), to focus on the issues rather than on other individuals contesting the elections.

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