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VI committed to regional cooperation across C'bean - E. Benito Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands continues to support regional cooperation in the wider Caribbean, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 according to Special Envoy of the Premier, Mr E. Benito Wheatley.
Governor keeps 'injecting' himself into local politics - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Augustus. J. U. Jaspert has come under fire, this time for allegedly regurgitating statements made by the Premier and the Minister of Health relating to VI's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic reboot $$ will be diverted to any new lockdown- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As some community members continue to call for the Virgin Islands to re-open and allow an influx of visitors to enter, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that Government cannot take risks that can cause another complete lockdown, as the Territory cannot afford it.
'I will continue to give advice'- Hon Maduro-Caines to Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Showering blessings and well wishes on newly appointed permanent Deputy Premier, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Sixth District Representative and Government member of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has said she will continue to advise Dr Wheatley in his various roles even when they are not solicited.
'Titles mean nothing if your people are suffering' - Dr the Hon Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he stands ready to carry the heavy responsibilities that come with being a Minister, District Representative and now, the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.
5th District Political Internship births first Shadow Minister
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - A political internship programme launched by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for the 5th Electoral District, has birthed its first youth politician in student, Ms Rhianna Hodge.
Which way goes the US and world economy Pre-November 3?
By Dickson C. Igwe
Throughout the second half of the year, the US economy is expected to operate alongside a number of stress factors: the surging pandemic, racial tensions, and political factionalism.
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as permanent Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been appointed Deputy Premier for the remainder of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.
HoA did poor job @ educating public on VI constitution - Hon Penn
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the House of Assembly (HoA) has fallen short of its role to educate the public on the contents of the constitution during the period of the last constitutional review to now.
Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley tipped to be Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom from sources close to the decision is that Premier of the Virgin Islands and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has settled on a permanent Deputy Premier in the person of Seventh District Representative and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
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