Island Bird aircraft lands safely following landing gear problem
BEEF ISLAND, VI - First responders rushed into position shortly after 4pm today October 22, 2015 as an Island Bird aircraft reportedly sounded the alarm that it was having technical problems likely to pose landing challenges at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Miss World BVI Sasha O. E. Wintz lashing back @ harsh critics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Seemingly at her wits end with the negative comments that continue to be hurled at her, especially by bloggers on stories posted on online news sites and social media, Miss World BVI Sasha O.E. Wintz vented on social media last night October 21, 2015.
M.A.L.E. to host time management retreat in JVD tomorrow
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – The young men of the guidance counselling programme Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (M.A.L.E.) will be holding a retreat tomorrow Friday October 23, 2015 on the Sister Island of Jost van Dyke where they will also be making a donation of two microwave ovens to the Jost van Dyke Primary and Secondary Schools.
Playoff round in Hon Fraser League begins tomorrow Oct 23, 2015
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola,VI- Action in the first round of playoffs in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League tips off at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom on Friday October 23, 2015.
Masa Pemberton arrested & charged over FB sex video!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hospital worker and controversial social network personality Ramoamasagana 'Masa' Pemberton was arrested and detained for 24 hours, according to senior sources in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Dept of Youth Affairs not quite meeting needs of youth- Brenda Lettsome-Tye
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Director of Youth Affairs and Sport Mrs Brenda Lettsome-Tye has announced that in order to better meet the needs of youth ages 15-29, a number of steps have been taken to restructure the department and its programmes.
‘NHI will cause some people to lose hundreds of thousands’ – E.G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Edmund G. Maduro is of the opinion that some people who have their private health insurance policies stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars should they have to discontinue these policies to make way for the mandatory National Health Insurance (NHI), slated to come into force on January 1, 2016.
New car company to launch as new Hyundai dealer in VI
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI - The territory's newest vehicle dealership, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), will soon be opening for business as the official agent for top of the line Hyundai vehicles but has already teamed up with Scotiabank VI to offer sweet deals on new models from the South Korean auto giant.
Woman injured as vehicle topples @ Hannah's Estate
HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI - A woman was rushed to Peebles Hospital in excruciating pains following an accident at Hannah's Estate sometime yesterday morning, October 20, 2015.
Stitchie’s Barbeque Pit reopens in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Forced to close his business due to the dust nuisance created by road rehabilitation works, local entrepreneur Edward E. Freeman has proudly reopened Stitchie’s Barbeque Pit last Friday October 16, 2015 and has on offer a wide range of flavours for each day of the week.
Miss World BVI contestants band together to ‘Sail for a Cause’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When Ms Sasha O. E. Wintz was crowned to represent the Virgin Islands (British) on the international stage at the Miss World Pageant slated for December in China, her fellow contestants did not walk away leaving her to continue her journey alone but have maintained a sisterhood.
‘No more backdoor access for disabled persons’ – Richard C. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Television talk show host Richard C. de Castro is calling for owners of buildings to ensure that their edifices are outfitted for entrance facilities that would allow access to persons who are considered disabled or differently abled.
'People fear NHI a done deal' - Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley noted that it had been a week since the group of which he is a part, the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group, presented a petition to Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith and though they have had no feedback they remain positive.
‘Dime bags are only for mustard seeds & buttons’- Kimberley Ritter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When keynote speaker at the closing ceremony of Follow the Movement's (FTM) ‘Show Love’ seminar, Ms Kimberley Ritter, formally of Safe Zone in St Thomas, USVI but now with Tortola Concrete, told the high school young ladies that dime bags are only for mustard seeds and buttons for clothes purchased, they knew quite well what she was saying to them.
North Sound residents peeved over limited operations of health clinic
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – “This is overbearing and we cannot handle this any longer. North Sound is like a step child in Virgin Gorda. Why after more than a year this government cannot get their issues sorted out so that the North Sound Clinic can be opened daily?” questioned a frustrated resident of North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
Combined Stars of Tortola are 2015 Masters Football Champions
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The 2015 Old Madrid Masters Football Tournament concluded on Sunday October 18, 2015 with Combined Stars of Tortola capturing the champions title for the first time in their four-year quest, defeating F.O.V Masters from Antigua 5 – 2 in the final played at Greenland Playfield.
UPDATE: Cliff Creque had ‘beef’ with cousin of witness- Court told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dwayne Lennard, the second witness to testify in the trial of Cliff Creque who is accused of firing shots at the witness and two others on October 20, 2013, told the High Court that one of his cousins, Brian, had a fight with the accused the night prior to the incident in question.
BVIEC workers want company to pay 100% of NHI contribution
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There are reports of technical workers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) seeking to have the company pay their portion of contributions to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme as it is reported that because of the hazardous nature of their job they want to be considered as high risk employees.
Digicel to make statement on WhatsApp & Skype call blocking ‘soon’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Kevin Gordon, Head of Business Operations of Digicel BVI, has informed this news site that the company will be making an announcement in relation to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services very soon as it is well aware of the related concerns.
Arrest Blotter for October 4 to October 17, 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Here is the Arrest Blotter for the period October 4 to October 17, 2015 as released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
A political promise to talk is no commitment to listen
By Alred C. Frett
Even where Blind leads Blind, Folly is no Legacy:
As the New World remains filled with Old Practices, those in Power continue to create Conditions and Laws to have the Less Fortunate destroy each other on their behalf… While some recognise this others refuse to see, so it is refreshing when South Africa’s ANC resolves to leave the International Criminal Court because they see powerful nations use it to "trample" the human rights of weaker ones.
‘Professionals must be regulated’ – Richard C. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Television talk show host Richard C. de Castro has made a strong call for the licencing of professionals in order to ensure that the public gets better service out of persons such as real estate agents, architects and engineers.
Farley & Ferrari win Ceres Juices 10k on Beef Island
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Julius Farley and Claudia Ferrari were victorious in the return of the Ceres Juices 10K Series tour stop on Beef Island on Saturday October 17, 2015.
‘I’ll soon announce more initiatives for 1st District’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that in the coming weeks he will be announcing further collaboration between himself and the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government with regards to development of the First District.
Kleon ‘BigKle’ Penn gets more time on court for Timberwolves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kleon ‘BigKle’ Penn got more on court time with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday October 18, 2015 during a 68-90 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies.
‘30 First District youths register with over 17 entities for jobs’ - Hon Fahie
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Some 30 First District youths were registered with the over 17 companies that participated in the First District Job Fair and Career Expo held at the Leonora Delville Primary School in Capoons Bay on Friday October 16, 2015.
‘Influx of foreign workers will ride against us’ – warns Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has warned that the influx of foreign migrant workers will continue to be a disadvantage to locals if they fail to take the opportunities presented to them and work hard to achieve their dreams over time.
‘Walk out of violent relationships’ – Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor to the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE attracted applause from close to 300 young women from schools across the territory when he admonished them to walk away for abusive situations.
Dates on food labels: How important are they?
By Donald E. de Castro
Wednesday evening, October 14, 2015 on my radio show Straight Talk, I spent more than half an hour talking about ‘Dates on Food Labels’ and why they are only a guideline but none of the writers of the two online news sites printed the statistics and other facts that I quoted. I will now try to condense as much of the information as I can.
Students beat Staff of Bregado Flax Educational Centre @ Football
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Last Friday, October 16, 2015, under clear skies and brilliant sunshine, students of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre changed their school uniform and staff members changed their formal attire and both donned their football gear at 3:30 pm and played the first in a series of friendly games.
1st District Job Expo attracts professionals, corporate VI
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie yesterday October 16, 2015 launched his First District Job Fair and Career Expo held in the Leonora Delville Primary School in Capoon’s Bay, bringing together potential employees with employers.
Good results for local sailors in Columbus Day Regatta
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal BVI Yacht Club was well represented with eight sailors competing in the St Thomas Columbus Day Regatta on October 10 and 11, 2015.
Sheila N. Brathwaite Out! Ayana S. Hull In! as new National Parks Trust Chairperson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom is that local Attorney and Author Ayana S. Hull has been named by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government as the new Chairperson of the National Parks Trust.
Alberto Rosa De La Rosa guilty of manslaughter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Guilty as charged" was the unanimous verdict of the jury body in the manslaughter High Court trial of accused Alberto Rosa De La Rosa aka Pi Yoyo.
'I was jumping to help people of the 1st District' - Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Member of the Opposition and First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said he has no qualms about acknowledging that an idea for an initiative is a good one regardless of whose idea it was.
'Not a peek from the Opposition on NHI' - Winston E. Nibbs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Guest on Tuesday night's October 13, 2015 Speak Out BVI radio talk show Winston E. Nibbs aka La Fontey called out members of the Opposition over their silence with regard to the National Health Insurance (NHI) debate.
'NDP Radio to restart in January' -Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said the National Democratic Party radio show 'NDP Radio' will be recommencing come January 2016.
“I was approached for this job” – Mr Elton Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Seven Seas Water, a division of AquaVenture Holdings, has confirmed that Mr. Elton Georges CMG, OBE has accepted appointment in a consulting capacity as Managing Director of its local company – Aqua Venture Water Corporation (BVI) effective Monday September 21, 2015.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Ricardo H. Bailey
By Cathy O. O. Richards
A Corporate Administrator at Morgan and Morgan, our Young Professional for this week Richardo H. Bailey, better known as FigGa, enjoys the quite side of life yet a public figure as he has a passion for on-stage entertainment as a singer and lyrics writer.
Goals galore as BDO Primary & BVIFA High School Leagues get underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the BDO Primary Schools and the BVIFA High School Leagues got underway this week, Kyle Farrington, Blake Kirk, Rush Broderick, Miquel Marshall, Keithreece Smith and Kayla Skelton all scored hat tricks.
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