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Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.
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Public Service Week continues with Spelling Bee tonight
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands continues to recognise Public Service Week 2024 with a Spelling Bee Competition this evening.
USVI: Implementing speed limits in school zones backed by lawmakers
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI: On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, lawmakers on the Committee of Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety voted in favor of legislation to establish school speed zones across the Virgin Islands.
VI firms recognised by Legal 500
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legal 500 has once again recognised law firms and lawyers in the Virgin Islands (VI) as some of the Caribbean's top tier firms for 2025.
Increased agriculture & fisheries output for VI- Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said increasing the agriculture and fisheries output in the Virgin Islands (VI) are among immediate plans for his ministry.
'BVI looks like a hog pen'- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Territory is in a bad state and looks like a “hog pen”.
Another stolen election, or did ‘AI’ steal the deal?
Alred C. Frett
Some we Win and Some we Lose:
It was a sad day when Kamala and Supporters did everything right, but the end results appear to turn out wrong… As a result of the Results, Many experienced a sense of disbelief, grief, anger, helplessness and hopelessness… However, they should not blame themselves because it is as likely that Trump did not win, nor did Kamala lose normally… Instead, Artificial Intelligence won and Democracy lost Worldwide.
RVIPF warns of Money Boys gang on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public to the operation of a criminal gang known as ‘Money Boys’ (MB) on Tortola.
Premier Wheatley presents $488.6M national budget for 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under the theme ‘Laying the Blocks of Success’, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented a $488,699,871.00 budget for 2025 during the Twenty-first Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Nearly 2,000 in USVI to receive Income Tax Refunds for holidays
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Amidst a host of announcements during the Tuesday, November 12, 2024, press briefing from Government House, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. announced the most recent payout of income tax refunds.
2 wanted in connection with Friday’s broad daylight shooting in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have issued wanted bulletins for two young men accused of being the perpetrators of a shooting in broad daylight in Road Town on Friday, November 8, 2024.
BVIEC & W&SD to merge in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) will be merged in 2025.
Asphalt resurfacing from SCB to WE Ferry Terminal slated for Nov 2024- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Motorists and pedestrians alike will be keeping their fingers crossed that the deplorable roads in Sea Cows and along the way to West End will be improved this month, as promised.
'Thoughts & prayers' for those affected by bad weather- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed sympathies to Virgin Islands residents affected by the inclement weather conditions.
Scaled-back wreath-laying ceremony held on Armistice Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite the Virgin Islands (VI) being negatively impacted by the adverse weather conditions, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (November 11, 2024) the territory paused to mark Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, albeit in a smaller than usual ceremony at Government House.
Gov't offices to open by 11:00 AM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government offices are expected to be opened by 11:00 AM today, Monday, November 11, 2024, following heavy rainfall overnight.
Several businesses closed due to bad weather conditions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several businesses have decided to remain closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the inclement weather that has affected the Virgin Islands, while others have opted for a late opening.
Flash flooding, damage to roads & even vehicles reported across Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, flooding has occurred in low-lying areas across Tortola. Some roads were left almost impassable due to rocks and other debris while there have been reports of roads being compromised.
Public schools closed today due to inclement weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to adverse weather conditions forecast for today, Monday, November 11, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised the closure of all public schools in the territory.
Skelton-Cline ‘glad to hear’ a US President apologise for evils done to native indians
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who strongly believes the United Kingdom (UK) should apologise for their role in the enslavement of Africans and offer reparations, has welcomed the apology given to native Indians of the United States by former US President Joe R. Biden.
Car slams into utility pole @ Slaney
SLANEY, Tortola, VI—Last night, a car slammed head-on into a utility pole in the Slaney area of Tortola and was still on the scene late this morning, November 10, 2024.
Struggling businesses in St Croix hope for holiday boost
VI CONSORTIUM
DOWNTOWN CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — Ahead of the start of the holiday shopping season, store owners in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands (USVI) are concerned that after a year of depressed foot traffic and sales, lingering disruption caused by ongoing road repairs may continue to negatively impact operations.
60% chance of rain in VI today, Nov 10
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, November 10, 2024, might be a good day to skip the beach and stay inside for lunch and maybe a movie.
VI travellers asked to report any challenges with ESTA Visa Waiver to enter US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Travellers from the Virgin Islands who have experienced challenges when using an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) Visa Waiver to enter the United States have been asked to report their experience to the Office of the Deputy Governor by Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Reps must fight for projects & initiatives- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said all members of the House of Assembly (HoA) have a responsibility to ensure the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) are properly represented and their needs met as he gears up to deliver the 2025 Budget Address.
Don't do business with Oliver Virtanen- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising the public to refrain from conducting business with Oliver Virtanen.
USVI: Harold Willocks is first new justice in 18 years
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- For the first time in 18 years, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has welcomed a new justice.
UNESCO donates 120 science kits to VI schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One hundred and twenty science kits were handed over to the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports by UNESCO on Friday, November 9, 2024.
VI plays crucial role in international business facilitation- Elise Donovan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is reported to be playing a crucial role in the facilitation of international business with an estimated $1.4 trillion held by BVI business companies.
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The new Gold Standard and King Dollar
By Dickson C Igwe
Now, gold, once upon a time, backed currencies and fostered trade both internally and externally. This was the time of exploration and the discovery of a New World outside of Europe by the ‘’White Man.’’ Gold continued to drive trade from that time to the early twentieth Century. Gold backed paper currency was both an aid to sea trade and exploration, and a way to store value. Gold became the preeminent metal on which paper notes or certificates that supported subsistence and trade depend
VG Summer Jam: 2-time champs Set It Off eliminated in playoffs
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A new champion of the Virgin Gorda Summer Jam League will be crowned this year, as defending champions Set It Off bowed out of the tournament on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
UPDATE: 1 male seriously injured in Road Town shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male has been seriously injured following what appeared to be a drive by shooting earlier this afternoon, November 8, 2024, in the vicinity of a funeral home and UP's Cineplex in Road Town.
‘A fresh taste of Japan!’ 1748 Sushi Bar opens @ Long Bay Beach Resort
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI- Calling it a unique dining experience that introduces a fresh taste of Japan to the Caribbean paradise, Long Bay Beach Resort has said it is proud to announce the grand opening of the 1748 Sushi Bar.
Domestic Violence: ‘Are the local women abusing expatriate men?’ Zan Lewis asks
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With 65 men reported being victims of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands for the period January to September 2024, radio announcer Zan Lewis wanted to know if the male victims are generally being abused by local women.
Review of Order in Council may be done in early 2025- Hon Stephen J. Doughty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for the United Kingdom Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Stephen J. Doughty MP, concluded his first visit to the Territory in his new role from November 4 to 6, 2024 following meetings with several stakeholders in the Virgin Islands (VI).
3-lane highway? Accident stalls traffic on James Walter Francis Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Traffic along the James Walter Francis Drive was stalled for some time yesterday, November 7, 2024, due to an accident.
Eastern Branch of BVI Diabetes Association revamped
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Branch of the BVI Diabetes Association has been revamped, paving way for the work of the association to continue in Tortola.
Sex offender’s registry coming ‘as soon as practical’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Any alleged incident of sexual impropriety made against any child in this territory should be a cause of concern for all of us,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) stated has he assured the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 18, 2024, that the establishment of a sex offender’s registry is in the works.
VI returning to OECS Swimming C/ships after 8-year absence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will be making a return to the OECS Swimming Championships this weekend after an 8-year absence.
4th annual BVI Lit Fest kicks off today!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The fourth annual BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) begins today, November 7, 2024, with a public lecture by BAFTA-winning historian and lecturer David A. Olusoga.
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