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NBVI raises funds for 4 year-old cancer victim
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI), in a collaborative effort which included the pooling of sums donated by the NBVI, together with personal donations from members of staff, successfully raised $1,570 to support the efforts of Ms Jasmine Watson, in her attempt to raise funds for her grandson, Jahdiel Watson.
VIP Gov’t stuck with NDP Budget for this year—Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has taken over the reins of government in the Virgin Islands (VI) but its spending in the coming year, will be largely dictated by the ousted National Democratic Party (NDP), since it was the NDP that prepared the Annual Budget.
Locals not bidding for RDA Contracts—Procurement Boss
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has in the vicinity of $800M to spend over five-years on the Territory development but local contractors have not been bidding for available projects.
Criminal investigation into Walwyn's wall commences - CoP Mathews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police Commissioner Michael B. Mathews has dropped a bombshell to Virgin Islands News Online. Speaking to our news centre today, Friday, March 22, 2019, the Top Cop confirmed that the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall scoping exercise ended last week and has now turned into a ‘criminal investigation’.
Deputy Premier mulls Investment Club for D7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable, Nathalio D. Wheatley (D7), aka Sowande, is gearing to host a community meeting in District Seven on April, 6, 2019, where he is expected to press for the formation of a District Council, with sub-committees and an Investment Club, aimed at developing the specific constituency.
The Brexit Conundrum
By Dickson C. Igwe
A Second Referendum is the only real option to exit the Brexit mess.
Body found floating in St. John USVI, Investigation launched
CRUZ BAY, St. John, USVI — The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Police Department is investigating the cause of death of a man found floating in the ocean near the National Park Visitors Center in Cruz Bay on Thursday morning, March 23, 2019.
VIP observes 48 yrs by supporting BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP)—still in a celebratory mode—will this Saturday, March 23, 2019, observe its 48th Anniversary with its Annual Fundraiser.
PHOTO of Day: Premier Fahie rocks socks for “World Down Syndrome Day”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – March 21, 2019, marked ‘World Down Syndrome Day’ around the world and especially in the Virgin Islands (VI) where individuals such as Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) wore brightly coloured socks to celebrate the day.
Premier Fahie to attend funeral of late Justice Redhead
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre is that Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be among Caribbean leaders and senior members from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court at the funeral of the late Justice Albert J. Redhead.
Forged Documents lands duo in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men were recently charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in connection with the utterance and possession of forged documents.
Benefit Concert for brain damaged accident victim
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The parents of brain injury survivor, Kenyatta Richardson, have arranged a thanksgiving concert in aid of his recovery and continued rehabilitation, in addition to financing a platform to bring awareness to persons in the Territory.
Spot on mate, spot on
By Thomas C. Famous
"I know we Bermudians like to think that we are a cut above all other offshore financial centres…I was personally a fierce proponent of that viewpoint, both at home and abroad…But I have had a “road to Damascus” moment on this issue because, try as we might to differentiate ourselves, to adversaries such as Mr Moscovici and his EU staff, all the dots are the same — illegitimate!
Nagico Insurances encourages support for TEDxRoadTown event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sharing the view that inspiring positive change is a necessary tool for personal and community development, Nagico Insurances has offered support for the 3rd annual TEDx RoadTown event slated for March 23, 2019, at the BVI International Arbitration Centre.
USVI man shot dead in grocery store
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI - A man was shot dead late Wednesday night, March 20, 2019, inside the Harmony Grocery Store and Bar, which is located near the Watergut Shanty in Christiansted, after an argument escalated, the Consortium has learned.
‘Honestly Speaking’ will still probe VIP Gov’t - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Man of the cloth and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline who is also a strong supporter of the Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government says that even though the VIP is in power, his ‘Honestly Speaking’ Radio show will still continue to probe and investigate as it did under the Dr D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
NDP raided treasury to finance ‘election projects’—Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has begun to expose the National Democratic Party (NDP) government over its expenditure of the Territory’s resources, funding projects for political gains during the 2019 General Election season.
Strong support: USVI Gov & Lt Gov attends VIP Gov’t swearing in
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was one of the biggest days in the history of the Virgin Islands (VI) when after 8 years, a new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government took office.
Hon Fahie to deliver maiden Budget Address in April
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The House of Assembly (HoA) will on April 2, 2019, come under the proverbial gaze of the residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), when Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), delivers his maiden Budget Address for the coming fiscal year.
SCB ‘Elevator Hill’ to be resurfaced, Road remains danger zone
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - One of the most dangerous roads on Tortola, located in the area of the Guard House/Threadfall will be resurfaced as early as next week, according to the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) three weeks old Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
NLBC honours VI’s Unsung Heroes’
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Several outstanding Virgin Islanders will on Sunday March, 24, 2019, be honoured for their accomplishments and contributions to Education, Youth Work and Disaster Management and Response.
Hurricane 2019: Lower probability of the heavy storms predicted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert urging citizens be ready for the 2019 hurricane season, the Sun Sentinel storm watcher website has predicted that it is anticipating a lower probability of the heavy storm activity that characterized the past three years.
Two-year increments to be paid after Budget 2019—Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Public Officers who are due three years of increments, can look forward to two years’ payment when the Territory’s 2019, Annual Budget is approved in the House of Assembly (HoA), in April, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Bank of Asia Appoints Dr. Peter Reichenstein as President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, one of the world’s first fully digital global cross-border banks and the first digital bank in the Virgin Islands (VI), today Tuesday, March 19, 2019, announced the appointment of Dr Peter Reichenstein as President effective March 15, 2019.
Special sitting in honour of late Justice Redhead
ST JOHN’s, Antigua and Barbuda, WI – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will on March 22, 2019, convene a special sitting of the Judicature in “in honour of his Lordship,” the Honourable, Justice (rtd) Albert Redhead.
Teen charged with four counts of burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department have charged Rockey Haripershad, 18, with burglarizing three businesses and attempted to burgle a fourth within close proximity to his place of residence in Purcell Estate.
Man gets 15 years for robbery, attempted murder
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI - Fifteen years behind bars was the sentence handed down on Jahani Joseph who shot a man seven times while robbing him in the area of Hospital Ground almost three years ago, the USVI Department of Justice, Public Media Officer Corliss Smithen has announced.
Great Sportsmanship @ SCBBC Showtime in Paradise Games - Milton C. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club (SCBBC) 9-12 Showtime in Paradise Tournament 2019 presented a wonderful opportunity to showcase the basketball talents of the young and budding players both in the USVI and the Virgin Islands (VI) according to SCBBC President Mr Milton C. McLean.
TEDx Road Town to feature youngest speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Among the group of adults to speak at TEDx Road Town, is twelve-year-old Farrari Khan, an emerging scientist resident in the Virgin Islands (VI) who among several other things, have started a ‘roots and shoots’ programme which he is expected to speak about.
80 received certificates at Naturalisation Ceremony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Eighty (80) persons received their certificates of naturalisation and can now be registered as British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC).
VI seeking solidarity to fight EU, UK pressure – Premier to OECS
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) commenting on his recent trip to Guadeloupe for a special Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) meeting says he is pleased with the progress of regional unity and the BVI’s role in the agenda to fight outside pressure from Europe.
‘I am an advocate of free speech’ – Speaker Willock
Road Town, Tortola, VI - New Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Julian Willock, says the territory has absolutely nothing to fear regarding his ability to be fair and unbiased in the HoA, since he has a history of advocating for free speech and speaking out for the rights of voiceless people.
Two injured, two dead in USVI nightclub shooting
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Two people were injured and two died during a shooting incident late Sunday Night, March 17, 2019, in a St. Thomas nightclub, sources told The Consortium. The information was subsequently confirmed by USVIPD Public Information Officer Glen Dratte.
Elections are over – Time for ruling & not for fooling
By Alred C. Frett
The UK always reserves the final say - Let them: It is over but persons still ask what I think about the election results, the Cabinet and resignation & re-application of an elected member?... Well, most of my selections won so I am hopeful… At the same time, they were the ones facing nightly stress & strain on the campaign trail so they – and not I – have the right to make their own decisions on any & all positions… We will judge their work.
Be in “Ready Mode” for 2019 hurricane season – Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the 2019 hurricane season just three months away, Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert is urging residents to take the necessary measures to be prepared while the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) do their parts.
CGB Church to address VI’s ‘Intimacy issues’
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Recognising that citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) are struggling with intimacy issues—while others are breaking up or divorcing—the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC) is getting ready to attack what they call ‘spiritual emptiness and broken heartedness’ in the territory.
VIP announces Candidate for D4 By-Election
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP), has announced its Candidate to contest likely By-Elections for the Fourth District’s Seat in the House of Assembly (HoA)—Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith.
USVI capitalising on 'Carnival' exit from Antigua
VI CONSORTIUM
ST THOMAS, USVI - In a rather drastic move following disagreements between the Antiguan Government, Carnival Cruise Line and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Carnival Cruise Line last week announced that it was removing Antigua from its itinerary, a decision with damaging consequences for the island, as Carnival Cruise Line alone brings 250,000 individuals to Antigua’s shores annually.
PHOTO of Day: Hon Kye M. Rymer, a Minister with humility
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - It was yesterday Friday, March 15, 2019, when new Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) dropped by his old place of employment to greet his former staff.
Gov’t to regularise status of EC occupants in VI - Premier tell OECS
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his address to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says that he has taken the decision to urgently look into the resident status situation of Eastern Caribbean residents living in the Virgin Islands (VI) over a long period of time.
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