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Woman hit on pedestrian crossing in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Peebles Hospital with noticeable injuries after being struck on a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of FLOW on Flemming Street, Road Town, on the main island of Tortola today, June 26, 2017.
Female driver injured in 2-vehicle accident on Beef Island
BEEF ISLAND, VI- A female driver is currently awaiting an ambulance to be transported to Peebles Hospital following an accident on Beef Island minutes ago, June 26, 2017.
Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds ‘not surprised’ @ recent domestic violence murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Family Support Network (FSN) is appealing to women and men who are experiencing especially physical domestic violence to waste no time in getting help as it is the fear that more lives will be lost at the hands of abusers.
Foreign Language should not be mandatory in schools- E.G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - The controversial Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), Minister for Education and Culture, announced during the House of Assembly on June 13, 2017 that two foreign languages, French and Mandarin, will be introduced in selected schools throughout the territory this coming September.
West Indies had Hope but lose 2nd ODI to India
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - India won the second ODI against West Indies by a record margin of 105 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match ODI series at the Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad, on Sunday June 25, 2017.
VI under fire from international media over no ‘Tax Haven’ label
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was on June 21, 2017 in front of the local press that the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) though its statutory body, BVI Finance, the body which is a joint public-private partnership to promote the VI's offshore financial sector and structures, released a glowing report about the British Overseas Territory’s role in the global economy.
Students’ indiscipline a main target for ESHS in new school year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continues to be gripped with disciplinary issues among its student population, its principal Ms Sandy M. Underhill is planning a new strategy for the new academic year 2017-2018 to tackle the problem that has been blamed for many teachers leaving the school system.
USVI man shot in back by girlfriend
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A man was shot in the back by his girlfriend on Friday night, June 23, 2017 in an apartment located in the Good Hope Villas in Frederiksted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), Police Commissioner Delroy Richards confirmed to The Consortium Sunday morning, June 25, 2017.
VG United thrash new boys Sea Argo in Terry Evans Cup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The goals flooded in as VG United thrashed FC Sea Argo, 9-1, on Saturday June 24, 2017 when the Terry Evans Cup continued on the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
Thanksgiving service held for Carlos D. Titley
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Close family, friends and others who knew him gathered at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church on June 24, 2017 giving a Christian's thanksgiving service for Carlos D. Titley, a man who went out to sea on November 11, 2016 and has not been seen ever since.
VG hit by two automobile accidents; Persons sent to hospital
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - It seems as if the sister island of Virgin Gorda is keeping pace with Tortola, as reports reaching our newsroom indicate that there has also been two accidents today, June 24, 2017 on that island.
Persons injured in 2 separate vehicular accidents on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least three persons have been taken to Peebles Hospital following two separate vehicular accidents on the main island of Tortola today, June 24, 2017.
12th Grade students ‘felt targeted as Guinea Pigs'- Sandy M. Underhill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial additional school year imposed by Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL) brought many unexpected hardships on students, parents and teachers alike; however, they have persevered under the circumstances.
Governor was right to take money from Consolidated Fund- E.G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – He has been one of the harshest critics of Governor John S. Duncan OBE, even calling for the United Kingdom to recall him; however, this time talk show host and retired civil servant Mr Edmund G. Maduro has found himself siding with the Queen’s Representative.
‘Recent upsurge in undesirable activities unfortunate’- Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Miss BVI and political candidate Sharie B. de Castro has labeled the recent rise in criminal activities in the Territory as unfortunate and noted that now more than ever the Territory’s children need to be protected and meaningfully occupied.
Ole England, Nostalgia, & Brexit
Dickson Igwe
There is a lesson for these Virgin Isles, and for countries striving for social and economic prosperity in the proceeding narrative. It states that national success is not derived through the cynical adoption of populist xenophobia, austerity, and war mongering.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Travis L. Lennard
For some young professionals who are entrepreneurs, they were fortunate to get a nudge financially or otherwise from family, good friends or even a friendly bank to get a head start on achieving their dream.
Rain washes out 1st ODI between Windies & India
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Torrential rain wrecked the opening One-Day International between West Indies and India on Friday June 23, 2017, allowing just over three hours play at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.
UPDATE: Police seeking witnesses to gun play on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Investigators of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have turned to the community to assist them with information regarding a shooting incident on Fort Hill on June 22, 2017.
Take off date No 5 for BVI Airways; Fasten your seatbelts!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The people of the Virgin Islands, especially the tax payers that bailed out a defunct BVI Airways to the tune of $7.2M in exchange for direct flights from Miami, Florida, USA to Beef Island’s Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, are yet to see the deal materialise as promised.
USVI bill seeks to ease punishment for juveniles who commit murder
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A bill sponsored by US Virgin Islands (USVI) Senator Sammuel Sanes that is seeking to add new language to a current law regarding juveniles who commit murder, sparked passionate debate between opponents and proponents of the measure during a Rules Committee hearing on Thursday, June 22, 2017 among them testifiers and senators alike, arguing for and against the changes.
‘Live with purpose, in purpose & on purpose’- ESHS graduates told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Resilient, talented and hardworking are some of the words that can be used to describe the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) graduating Class of 2017; the Territory’s first batch of students since the implementation of the controversial 12th Grade.
Hon Hubert O’Neal begs VG for patience
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A day after many residents of the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda railed up about the unannounced closure of a section of Lee Road as it was being dug up, Ninth District Representative Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal surfaced with an apology for the discomfort residents and businesses have been enduring.
Mission complete! Third EU co-funded Visitor Centre opens on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Anegada Rock Iguana Headstart Facility in The Settlement, Anegada and nature tourism on the “sunken island” have received a boost with the commissioning of the Anegada Rock Iguana Headstart Facility Visitor Centre.
Eight VI athletes selected for Commonwealth Youth Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eight youth athletes have been selected by the BVI Olympic Committee, in its capacity as the Commonwealth Games Association, to represent the Territory at the upcoming Games in the Bahamas.
UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to latest murder in East End
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least one person has been arrested in relation to the murder of David Springette aka ‘Mooney’.
Springette was shot and killed in Fat Hogs Bay on June 21, 2017, bringing the number of homicide in the Virgin Islands to a record 7 in 6 months.
Court of Appeal to Sit in the VI from July 10-14, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) or the Court of Appeal, which is headed by local daughter of the soil Chief Justice Dame Janice M. Pereira, will sit in the Virgin Islands jurisdiction next month.
USVI man accused of shooting & stabbing ex-girlfriend turns self in
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Richard Ireland, who allegedly shot a woman and also stabbed her on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), turned himself in after much circulation of his picture online, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte confirmed to The Consortium on June 22, 2017.
We have to correct errors about VI history- Jennie N. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Oh dear, oh dear, they are messing up our history. What are we doing about it? We have to do what we have to do; research.”
‘Bring back death penalty’- E. G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recently there has been a series of fatal shootings and armed robberies in the Territory with hardly anyone being brought to justice.
Queen's Baton Relay to make whistle stop tour of Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in its capacity as a member of the Commonwealth Games Association (BVICGA) has confirmed the itinerary and route of the upcoming Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay.
VI is a 'Big Dog' in global investments, trade & jobs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A consultancy report commissioned by a government statutory body, BVI Finance, headed by the Premier's wife, Lorna G. Smith OBE, unearthed some glowing information about the British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands, in terms of its role on the global financial and economic stage.
Third District seniors get treat for Father’s Day from Gifted Hands
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Father's Day cheer was brought to some 20 senior men of the Third District community on Sunday, June 18, 2017 thanks to the Gifted Hands Programme, which did a similar threat for senior women of the same district on Mother’s Day earlier this year.
'Every team will have chance of winning'- Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In order to create balance of teams and to give each of them an opportunity to win the championship, the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League has introduced a rule where draft picks will only be allowed two years with one team.
It’s out the bag! ‘Secret Code a book for everyone’- Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On Tuesday June 20, 2017, the Territory proudly welcomed local Financial Services Professional, Entrepreneur, Realtor and Humanitarian Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson’s book, ‘Secret Code: British Virgin Islands’ to its local authors literary collection.
Shooting incident on St Croix leaves female victim dead
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A shooting incident that occurred after 5:00 PM in the Clifton Hill area on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) has left a woman dead, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte confirmed late Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
2 new cases of HIV reported in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to consider whether they are positive or negative as two new cases of HIV have been reported for the year.
Fed -up! Virgin Gordians urged to look for new leaders
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - At Virgin Gorda, the second most populated community of the Territory of the Virgin Islands, there is an old cry that remains new- that of being and feeling neglected by the Government and its associated administrative arms.
RiteWay reducing prices; Customers to save $1.5M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On June 19, 2017, RiteWay Food Markets announced that they are planning over the next two weeks to reduce retail and wholesale prices throughout their retail outlets.
West Indies name ‘unchanged’ squad for first two ODIs against India
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- West Indies have named an unchanged 13-man squad, which played a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan early this month, for the first two ODIs of the five-match series against India starting June 23, 2017.
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