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63 nurses, pharmacists & medical practitioners quit BVIHSA after hurricanes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sixty three persons have quit, or have signalled an intention to resign from the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), from critical areas such as nursing, pharmaceuticals and medical practitioners and as such, a considerable part of the agency’s 2018 budget for staffing, will go towards the costs of replacing those members.
Gold star Kyron A. McMaster receives $30G cheque from Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many of the Territory’s Commonwealth Games athletes returned home on June 14, 2018, and were welcomed at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, on Beef Island.
‘Decision March’ confirms resident expertise to rebuild unified VI
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - The ‘Decision March’ of May 24, 2018, has clearly confirmed that the expertise needed to rebuild a new Virgin Islands (VI), “resides among us.”
Post Office customers & staff forced to endure temperatures as high as 90 degrees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – If it was not bad enough that following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in September of 2017, residents on Tortola, are made to journey for miles—in some cases—to the Capital, Road Town, to collect their mail, they are also made to endure temperatures as high as 90 degrees, as they collect that mail.
PHOTO of the day: A dog & a chicken dinner!
BEEF ISLAND, VI - It was around 5:10 PM on June 15, 2018, that our roving camera observed a dog along the Beef Island public road, with a young ‘yard chicken’ that she had captured.
TAG unveils new Ford & Hondas for Father’s Day weekend
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI - Tortola Auto Group (TAG), the leading automotive company in the Virgin Islands (VI), has expanded its range of brands to now include new Ford and Honda models of cars, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and trucks—the new fleet being unveiled at a ‘Big Bash’ this Father's Day weekend at its modern facility located at Slaney Point.
Premier Smith to announce decision; run or not in NDP internal elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and President of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) is to announce early next week if he intends to contest the post he holds as President of his party.
VI pro-cyclist Darel Christopher Jr takes 2nd @ OKC Pro-Am Classic
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, USA - Virgin Islands (VI) Cyclist, Darel Christopher Jr, has placed second in the Oklahoma City (OKC) Pro-Am Classic, on his way to representing the Territory—at the Tour of America's Dairy Land competition, in Wisconsin, United States, from June 21, 2018, to July 1, 2018.
This Week We Feature Young Professional, Shanda A. Skerritt
By Gary Eleazar
While a fear of the unknown has prevented many from venturing onto the path of their desired aspirations and goals, our Young Professional this week –twenty-six year old Virgin Islander, Ms Shanda A. Skerritt—has used her apprehensions as a driving force to complete, and publish her first book—‘Dying for love.’
Salmonella scare triggers immediate Kellogg’s Honey Smacks recall—RTW Group of Companies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - RTW Group of Companies—Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd, RiteWay Food Markets, Fine Foods, Harbour Market, and Cash and Carry—wishes to notify the general public of the immediate recall of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal 15.3oz and 23oz.
‘8% pay cut for Ministers under a VIP Administration'- Hon Fahie
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has promised the people of the Territory that, if his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is to win the next general elections, he along with all his Ministers of Government will take an 8 percent pay cut.
List of demands from the Peoples' March
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Scores of residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) on Friday, June 8, 2018, protested perceived wrongdoings perpetuated against the people of the VI, by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
A hard climb out the economic hole!
Dickson Igwe
Hurricanes Irma and Maria pulled the (British) Virgin Islands (VI) into a huge environmental and ecological "hole." That ecological crater is also an economic pit. Political and social leaders of the VI do not appear to have any cohesive and unified plan for pulling the economy out of recession. There are no solutions being offered. There is no vision on the horizon.
‘The USVI is not in a good place’- Allison Petrus
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Former three-term United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Senator and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate in the USVI, Allison Petrus aka ‘Allie’ appearing on a Tortola radio show Honestly Speaking in the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, quoted from Boxing Champion Mohammed Ali, “if you are doing at 50 years old what you were doing at 20, you have lost 30 years of your life because there is no growth".
VIslander Kevon S. Lettsome wins election; DeVry University honour society President
Orlando, Florida, USA - On Thursday, May 31, 2018, young Virgin Islander from East End, Long Look, Kevon S. Lettsome, won President of DeVry University Delta Mu Delta Honour Society of Orlando and Jacksonville chapter when they held their internal elections for executive officers.
Small plane diverted to STT after reporting emergency
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI - A single engine small plane, registered as ‘Tradewinds’ was on June 13, 2018, forced to make an emergency landing in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas.
21 registered as British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Twenty-one persons are now British citizens after having been previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories citizens.
Leader of the Opposition Fahie takes meeting to District 3
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Continuing his successful meetings on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke and Anegada, Leader the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will meet today Thursday, June 14, 2018, with the residents of District 3.
USVI man pleads guilty to Alvaro de Lugo Post Office burglary
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Allen Springette, 45, of St Thomas, pleaded guilty today June 14. 2018, in District Court before District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez, to burglary of the Alvaro de Lugo Post Office, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced. Sentencing is set for October 18, 2018.
Skelton-Cline lambastes Governor Jaspert over UK 'kindness' remarks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking’s, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has lambasted Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, over the United Kingdom (UK) government’s representative, who recently saw it fitting to remind Virgin Islanders, of the UK’s “ kindness to the people,” in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Cayman Governor under investigation, suspended from Office
CNS
Cayman Islands Governor, Anwar Choudhury, has been temporarily suspended from his posting and has been recalled to London, where he is currently under investigation as a result of complaints that have been made against him.
CIBC FirstCaribbean aids VISBA recovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - CIBC FirstCaribbean is helping the Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association (VISBA) make headway with its recovery efforts, following the extensive damage caused by the August 2017 floods and Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.
Hon Pickering discuss VI & UK relations in wake of ‘public registers’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) and United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OT) Minister, Lord Ahmad, on June 12, 2018, held bilateral talks over the ‘public registers' of beneficial ownership, preparations for the 2018 hurricane season, and the recovery of the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI now boasts Caribbean’s largest locally owned shipping carrier ‘Midnight Czar’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI)—in addition to being called the sailing capital of the world—is now home to the largest, locally owned shipping vessel in the Caribbean region.
Customs explore storing VI transactions in the ‘Cloud’—Commissioner Wade N. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs, Wade N. Smith, says the government agency has turned to computer developers IBM, to explore having its online and other transactions, facilitated on the ‘cloud,’ since the loss of connectivity during hurricanes Irma and Maria, had significantly hampered its operations.
PHOTO of the Day: USVI Politician meets ‘Honestly Speaking’ commentator Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - United States Virgin Islands (USVI) gubernatorial candidate, Allison Petrus, called ‘Allie,’ spent the evening on Tortola, today June 12, 2018, and was a featured guest on popular radio show, ‘Honestly Speaking.’ Our roving cameras caught up with both men.
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton launches bid for NDP Presidency
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has formally thrown his proverbial ‘hat in the ring,’ to challenge and replace 73 year-old Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), as President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at the upcoming Delegates’ Convention, on June 23, 2018.
US, North Korean leaders meet for first time in history
VI CONSORTIUM
United States President Donald Trump made history on Tuesday June, 12, 2018 in Singapore, by becoming the first American President, to shake hands and hold direct talks with a sitting North Korean leader, a feat that had eluded his predecessors for seven decades.
NDP delegates to decide on new title for party leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Delegates of the National Democratic Party (NDP) will on June 23, 2018, in addition to voting for a new leader ahead of the upcoming general elections, decide altogether if they want to keep the title for that person as ‘President’ or change it to ‘Chairman.’
‘Tony’ Alphonso ecstatic over new 5-star rating for HAVAL H6
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI - The all New HAVAL H6, which is among the range of vehicles offered by Virgin Islands (VI) distributor Alphonso Car Sales Ltd (ACS), has been awarded a ‘five-star’ rating at the first Chinese Automotive Technology & Research Centre’s (C-NCAP) international evaluation held recently in China.
Hon Mark H. Vanterpool in the big chair! ...is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is acting Premier and Minister of Finance, effective June 10 to 17, 2018.
Hon Pickering drops out race for NDP Presidency!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a surprise move that shocked the political class and some National Democratic Party (NDP) delegates, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable, Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), has dropped out the race to lead the party he co-founded, into the next general elections.
Adagio dance school makes history
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As defined by Acrobatics Art; Acrobatic Dance, or ‘Acro’ as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.
PHOTO of the day: Hon Fahie with St. Kitts & Nevis Deputy PM
VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Our roving camera caught up with the Deputy Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Shawn K. Richards—on Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI), for one night yesterday, Sunday June 10, 2018, on a private visit.
Opposition Leader - Hon Fahie meets over 50 residents on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The sister islands—under the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL)—continue to suffer.
Deputy Premier leads delegation to London to discuss ‘UK’ threats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), is leading a high level Virgin Islands (VI) delegation attending the Joint Ministerial Council – ‘Exiting the EU Negotiations’ meeting, hosted by the UK Government in London.
Gov’t earns $46,000 monthly on ‘in-house’ sales
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Government has seen its official ‘Gazette,’ and other publications, bringing in a monthly average income of $46,000, with the revenue stream maintaining a steady nine per cent increase, over the past three years.
Most Virgin Islands' residents snub Queen’s Birthday Parade?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Deputy Governor’s Office on Saturday, June 9, 2018, observed the birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II, with a ceremonial affair held on the A. O Shirley Recreation Grounds, notably absent were the majority of the people of the Territory.
‘Hurricanes’ storm through Elite Summer Basketball League action in unbeaten run
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The ‘Hurricanes’ remain unbeaten, defeating ‘Rebels,’ 57-52, to storm through the Elite Summer Basketball League’s games—played during June 6, 8 & 9, 2018.
BVI Tourist Board, Miami sports academy partners to offer youths training scholarships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVI-TB), in partnership with US based sports institution IMG Academy, are currently offering scholarships for four aspiring Virgin Islands (VI) athletes, for a 'Week Youth Core Sport Camp.'
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