VG Fungi Fest & Food Fair well attended despite rain
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Not even intermittent rain could stop the scores of residents from Virgin Gorda and its sister islands who turned out yesterday April 19, 2014 to enjoy the activities of the Fungi Fest and Food Fair held in the Spanish Town Market Square in Virgin Gorda.
UPDATE: Skelton says NHI needs startup of $15M to $25M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton said that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will need a start up financing from Government of between $15 million and $25 million.
Chic Trends on maiden trip off Tortola
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – With the wide spans of families making up the Virgin Islands, all are geared up to converge on one of the 60 islands comprising the VI, Virgin Gorda aka ‘Paradise’ for the 2014 celebrations of Easter Festival.
Serious crimes ahead for VI - Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the perceived successes of initiatives such as the most recent job and career fair held in the East End/Long Look community, commentator Edmund G. Maduro remains unconvinced that the current system in place is doing enough to lessen unemployment among the Territory’s youths.
‘I believed & Invested in me & I made it’ – NJAR
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today Glendon D. Lamothe aka NJAR has seen phase one of his big bag of dreams come through. He has successfully released his first mixed tape of music all of which he took time out to write. But the journey for him was not an easy one.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tecora L. Morgan
By Ron M. Henry
Undoubtedly no stranger to the limelight, our Young Professional of the Week remains on a high after being successful in capturing the crown of one of the most prestigious contests in the Virgin Islands – the Miss Virgin Gorda Pageant.
Losses for Malone, Potter & Lady Royals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – VIslanders Darier Malone, Jelissa Potter and their Lady Royals softball team returned to Daly Field on Thursday, April 17, 2014 for a Sun Conference double header against Ave Maria University.
Ralph T. O’Neal cancels VIP Congress meeting; no elections on April 23!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a move that shocked party faithfuls Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in a letter dated today April 17, 2014 to the Secretary of the Party Mrs. Wandermae Malone has cancelled the National Congress to hold elections for the Executive Committee.
SCB landlord pleads guilty to sewage flow nuisance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John roundly chastised property owner Corentz Richardson for continuing to break the law when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today, April 17, 2014.
‘Many don’t know they are diabetic’ - Sergio L. Ochaeta
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The combination of practicing healthy eating habits and a solid spiritual life is said to be the major factor lacking of most persons who turned up to benefit from a medical outreach programme being conducted across Tortola.
UPDATE: Vanterpool denounces PAC ports project report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool today April 17, 2014 denounced the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Interim Report on the Ports Project as being devoid of facts to substantiate claims made therein.
‘Insurance companies raping VI’ - Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio Sam Henry is of the view that the National Health Insurance (NHI) which was recently approved in the House of Assembly could not be any worse than current insurance providers in place in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Slips in testimony raised in Police assault trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The defence took the opportunity to point out several inconsistencies in the testimony given by an eyewitness as the trial of two police officers accused of assault continued before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, April 16, 2014.
DJ calls for all-inclusiveness for VG Easter Festival hiring
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Perry A. Lennard aka DJ Heavy Beatez says that he is not pleased with the process by which bands and Deejays are selected to benefit from contracts to provide musical entertainment services during the Easter Festival in Virgin Gorda.
CIL promoting local talent/artistes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) has turned its attention to supporting and promoting local talent especially in the music industry in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a part of its corporate commitment.
U13 Footballers off to St Maarten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Another important step in the BVI Football Association’s development of Youth Football takes place over the Easter weekend with two U13 Boys teams taking part in an Invitational Tournament in St. Maarten.
Moleto A. Smith Jr. (D) Announces Gubernatorial Running Mate
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Mr Moleto A. Smith Jr., candidate for Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the upcoming election as a Democrat has announced that he has selected his Lieutenant Governor candidate - Mr. Hubert Lorenzo Frederick.
Fraser to question Premier during tomorrow’s HoA sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will tomorrow April 17, 2014 pose a number of questions to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith in the House of Assembly during the Sixth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly.
Pierre gets 7 years for Anegada drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian Glenroy Pierre, 34, was handed a total of seven years' imprisonment on drug related charges when he appeared before the Magistrate's Court at John's Hole today, April 16, 2014.
BVIHSA employees feel tricked
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “First the Minister lied to us, the CEO had to cover his lies and she also further lied to us, the Director come with his sugar coat to VINO and try to polish things but he didn’t tell yall all the truth so he lied too,” said one of several obviously perturbed employees of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
KING or KONG!
By Dickson Igwe
The most crucial decision facing the GRAND OLE PARTY in decades will be made on April 23, 2014. The critical task it presently faces is choosing the right leader to take it into an election war at the end of 2015. A call to cancel the April 23 convention by the old king is clearly an attempt to stall the process. It smacks of desperation. This story was written before that announcement.
Pathfinders to attend largest youth event
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - A group of young people from the Carrot Bay Pathfinder Club is making big plans to attend one of the largest Camporee in the United States during the upcoming summer vacation.
2014 Directories arrive in BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As LIME continues to celebrate “The Year of LIME”, LIME is happy to continue the time-honoured tradition of keeping the Territory connected through the Services Directory.
'Party politics dividing VI & Caribbean' - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley offered that one of the reasons there has been division in our communities is because of the introduction of party politics in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VG 18th Fisherman’s Jamboree set to go
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – With all being set to celebrate the sport fishing industry in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Wahoo Madness, the 18th Fisherman’s Jamboree is ready to go in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda and among the regular cautions that the committee is insisting on is that fishermen stay within the boundaries of the VI's waters.
VIslander shatters Territory’s discus record in Arizona
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Eldred Henry, a Virgin Islands 2013 Carifta Games Discus Throw and Shot Put bronze medalist shattered the Territory’s Discus mark and improved his own standard in the Shot, during two competitions in Arizona last weekend.
Human Resources Assoc. announces new Executive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Human Resources Association (VIHRA) announced a new Executive Board following elections held last Tuesday, April 8, 2014 to lead the organisation into the coming year.
HLSCC stingray singers for May concert
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The HLSCC Stingray ‘Singers’ are scheduled to host their annual concert next month in aid of a planned overseas trip in the coming months.
‘People need to rise up!’ - Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Julio S. Henry has argued that Representatives be given at least a million dollars each to execute projects in their districts and said residents should rise up to prevent neglect.
Volunteer work in VG draws attraction
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Some years ago when Government had erected the wall to the ground which is extensively used for sports and other cultural festivities in Virgin Gorda, it was nothing but a bare wall. Residents had decided to use the wall as a mural resulting a section being nicely painted with art work.
‘Somebody collecting money for that dock’ – Daniel Harrigan
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Boat Captains and several other residents including Mr Daniel Harrigan and Mr Allington O. Creque aka DJ Gumption are calling for serious investigations into the allegedly secret business behind the ownership or alleged paid usage of a ferry dock at Gun Creek in North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
Digicel BVI launches Galaxy S5 as part of Digicel My Way Device Line Up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Digicel BVI on Monday April 14, 2014 announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is now available at both of its retail locations.
‘Youths not lazy; they want to work’ - Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Contrary to what some might believe, young people in the Virgin Islands want to work and are willing to be trained in order to get this done according to commentator and talk show host, Julio Sam Henry.
Wins for Vikings & Cavaliers in Digicel Super Sixes 20/20
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – The Vikings restricted to a par score of 193 by Grenada C.C. managed to squeeze home by just 2 runs as the BVICA Digicel 20/20 Tournament continued on Sunday April 13, 2014 on the field at Greenlands.
UPDATE: Team Vincy wins NLBC Int’l Night!
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Team St Vincent & the Grenadines has been declared the winner of this year’s International Night event held this past Saturday, April 12, 2014 on the Grounds of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC).
Fmr Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury awaits return to office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Three years ago Former Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury was removed from office as the Crown had taken legal action against her but a tribunal had in May 2012 found no wrongdoing on her part and had advised that she be returned to office. Up to today that order has not been carried out.
Ports Project has ‘numerous irregularities & questionable payments’ – PAC report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Report on the Ports Development Project has hit the streets of the Virgin Islands and will be laid on the Table of the House of Assembly on Thursday April 17, 2014, according to the Order Paper obtained by this news site.
‘The ‘White man’ not taking over; over my dead body’ – VG resident
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – The future of the leadership of the Virgin Islands seems to be of great concern to residents across the divides to the extent that they fear that the ‘White man’ is taking over very senior leadership positions in government.
UPDATE: ‘No one should touch Long Bay Land’ – VG Resident
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Residents of Virgin Gorda joined their District Representative (R9) Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in expressing their concerns about the distribution of lands especially at Long Bay.
Unacceptable Service & Behaviour At Peebles Hospital
By Donald E. de Castro
How do I begin this? On a daily basis you meet people you meet friends and acquaintances and you ask them, how are things? One of the most famous responses is, “I can’t complain.” Sometimes I would reply, yes, you can complain; however, you may not get any satisfaction and you may even at times be labeled as a “complainer”, therefore at times one must do what is right regardless of the consequences.
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