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This week we feature 'Young Professional' Jessi C. A. Wheatley
By Ron O. D’Avilar
A highly accomplished young woman on a mission to truly change the world around her, meet Ms Jessi C. A. Wheatley, our 'Young Professional,' this week.
Virgin Islands' party politics
BY Dickson C. Igwe
In 20-years, the state of Virgin Islands (VI) politics has never seen the flux and flow it sees today.
Fired Minister: If you are not with Gov’t, you are with the Opposition-Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There is a government and an opposition in all democracies and if you are not with the government, then you are with the opposition.
Ms Millie Jaspert named First Ambassador for VI's Girl Guides
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Guides Association, has pinned Ms Millie Jaspert—the wife of the serving Governor, Augustus J. U Jaspert aka ‘Gus’— as the first Ambassador of the association, since 1936, when the ‘Girl Guide’ movement began in the Virgin Islands (VI), and would automatically become its President..
NDP's 'corruption' threatens VI's stability-Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman and Leader of the Opposition Honourable, Andrew A. Fahie (R1), believes corruption and poor financial management by the National Democratic Party (NDP), has now muddied the Territory’s relations and negotiating powers with the United Kingdom (UK) and threatens the Virgin Island’s (VI) political stability, at its very core.
New running track surface for A.O. Shirley Ground en route
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A new surface for the running track at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town, Tortola is expected to arrive into the Virgin Islands (VI) by Monday, November 19, 2018.
Another 'Thrushy' flies out: Hon Turnbull leaves NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to disintegrate with another 'thrushy' flying the Coop.
No principles in spate of NDP resignations, fallout – Carvin Malone
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Businessman Carvin Malone, is questioning what principles lay behind the recent spate of resignations in the National Democratic Party (NDP), as they continue to haemorrhage their leadership and collapse from the inside.
Labour Department Officers receive top commendations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Three employees from the Labour Department are the first public officers to be entered into the ‘Star Membership Club’ of the Public Service Customer Service Virtual Mailbox.
Local Construction Company accuses Social Security Board of tender fraud
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - There is a war of words, letters and possible legal action over the awarding by the Social Security Board of the contract for the reconstruction of the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School in Road Town.
No By-Elections! General Elections to be held by April 16, 2019—Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) will no longer be holding By-Election for the Fifth District, to fill the vacant seat left with the untimely death of Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, but will instead go to General Elections by April 16, 2019.
Hon Archibald C. Christian fired!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from senior National Democratic Party (NDP), sources is that today Thursday, November 15, 2018, Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Archibald C. Christian(AL), has been fired by Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
Precarious Parking
BEEF ISLAND, VI – Our roving cameras captured this SUV parked precariously over the guard rail to the side of the road at the steep turn at Trellis Bay, Beef Island, Virgin Islands (VI) last evening, November 14, 2018.
Citizens of the VI have a right to election now—Claude O. Skelton Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the sake of the people, the Territory should not have to suffer through stagnation and no representation because of a divided and dysfunctional National Democratic Party (NDP) government, beyond March/April of 2019 and there needs to be General Elections at the earliest.
Plans for Norman Island transformation taking shape
NORMAN ISLAND, VI - Plans which would see Norman Island in the Virgin Islands (VI), transformed from an island with merely two small beach front restaurants to having a full-fledged resort is beginning to take shape.
Job fair to fill vacant positions at Oil Nut Bay
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda - Job seekers are being urged to take advantage of a job fair to be hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) through the Labour Department and the management of Oil Nut Bay.
Rush Hour smash up @ Wickhams Cay Roundabout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At around 4:20 PM this evening, Tuesday, November 14, 2018, traffic came to a crawl after two SUVs collided.
Hotter than July’s Donnar Henry Jr sweeps SCBBC awards
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The Sea Cow's Bay Basketball Club's (SCBBC) District 3 Youth League games concluded on Sunday November 11, 2018, when ‘Hotter than July’ trounced ‘Blue Brothers’ to take the win, after which the award ceremony saw the winning team’s Donnar Henry Jr sweeping the accolade and being awarded for the most points, best guard and most three points.
Mastermind behind cocaine trafficking gets 23 years in jail
VI CONSORTIUM
KNIGHT’S BAY, St. Croix, USVI — District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis, on November 13, 2018, sentenced Sergio Quinones-Davila, age 44, of Orlando, Florida, to 276 months (23 yrs) in prison for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
NDP resignations vindicates Opposition Leader no confidence motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The recent plethora of resignations from the National Democratic Party (NDP) has vindicated the call by Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), when he sought to move a motion of no-confidence against the ruling NDP administration.
Weather woes continue: Flash Flood warning in effect today, November 14, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are being put on alert that a flash flood warning is in effect until 2:00 PM today, November, 14, 2018.
Fire razes Brandywine Bay Bar, several vehicles burnt
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI – A fire of unknown origin last evening, November 13, 2018, destroyed a bar, Nolly's, completely gutting the building and and a garage with several vehicles in close proximity.
VIP Honours Stalwarts, Rising Stars at Gala Affair to celebrate 47th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will celebrate its 47th Anniversary with a Gala event, on November 17, 2018, at the Save The Seed Energy Center.
UPDATE: By-Election date changed to January 7, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from senior National Democratic Party (both wings) Members is that the By-Election date, has been re-scheduled from January 14, 2019, as was first reported by our newsroom and will now take place on January 7, 2019.
BVI Services gets new bus to transport clients
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Services is the recipient of a new bus to transport clients with special needs.
Angela Burnett Penn takes ‘Irma Diaries’ to schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Irma Diaries author, Ms Angela Burnett Penn, today November 13, 2018, donated over 250 copies of her book to schools across the Territory, as part of her ‘Read to Heal School Programme.’
Hon Archibald C. Christian quits NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Another bombshell announcement has rocked the National Democratic Party (NDP), this time with the resignation of its Treasurer and Founding Member, Honourable Archibald C. Christian (AL).
Local Journalist wins Pop-up school North Sound Pitch
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Popular journalist Ms Cathy O. Richards, of JTV (JAHPHIX TELEVISION) was judge top Pitcher of the Saira Hospitality Pop Up School’s North Sound Pitch, when she delivered an emotional presentation on Saturday November, 10, 2018, last and spoke to the issues of child abuse and child neglect, a sore issue in the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP Vice President Michael A. Turnbull resigns from party with immediate effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to hemorrhage its leadership, the latest being with the resignation of the party’s Vice President, Dr Michael A. Turnbull.
UPDATE: Massive Atlantic storm increases intensity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) continues to monitor a massive weather system—Tropical Disturbance One—which now has a 50 per cent chance of development in the next 48 hours and is forecast to pass near or north of the Virgin Islands (VI) late Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Lunch and Learn: A financial literacy discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A better quality of life is possible with the right knowledge of money and finances, the premise for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Financial Education Network (FEN), geared towards helping women improve their financial savvy to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
REALITY CHECK!
By Kenneth G. Gladstone
It was September 6, 2017, when the VI was shaken by the single most profound incident in our history. Many thought it was a bad thing, but now that the fog has settled, we can soberly reflect in a state of sobriety, and perhaps be very grateful that we have had such a remarkable state of awakening.
HoA to meet Nov 15, 2018; Tributes will be paid to late Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) or Parliament will meet again on Thursday November 15, 2018.
Hotter than July edges Blue Brothers to secure SCBBC 2018 title
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Hotter than July emerged the winners on Sunday, November 11, 2018 beating out Blue Brothers by five points to win the Sea Cow's Bay Basketball Club's (SCBBC) District 3 Youth League games.
Robbery at HMP, Authorities tight lipped
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – An inmate of Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut was reportedly robbed by two other inmates of his gold rings and Gucci chain.
Out! 'Willy T' must leave Peter Island Harbour by December 30, 2018
PETER ISLAND, VI - Months after William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’—a floating restaurant and bar—owned by Ms Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands, with her husband Ewan C. Anderson, who manage the business was forced from ‘The Bight,’ off Norman Island, they will have to move again.
Register to vote in D5 by November 16, 2018 - Juliette Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Supervisor of Elections Ms Juliette Penn is encouraging all eligible residents of the Fifth Electoral District to register to vote by November 16, 2018.
InterCaribbean Passenger woes to continue into December
BEEF ISLAND, VI – InterCaribbean Airways has in recent days had several delays causing passengers to be stranded in countries such as the Virgin Islands (VI), St Marteen and the Dominican Republic and according to the company the delays are as a result of a failure to finish training its new recruits in addition to its contracted flight simulator being down.
Hot Sauce fails to burn in SCBBC games
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI - The Sea Cow's Bay Basketball Club's (SCBBC) District 3 Youth League games continued yesterday Saturday, November 10, 2018, with the first Game being forfeited to Blue Brothers since Hot Sauce could not feature 5 players.
VI to face likely Subtropical cyclone threat in coming week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) in the coming week, may likely be threatened by a tropical or subtropical cyclone.
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