'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.
Six youths charged for burning homeless man
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police yesterday charged all six male teenagers with unlawful and malicious wounding in relation to the burn wounds received by a man while asleep in a parking lot.
Twilight to highlight int’l Track Stars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Whilst the attention of Track and Field fans turns towards next Weekend’s Carifta Games in Martinique, closer to home excitement is beginning to build for the 2nd Twilight Invitational Track Meet on June 7, 2014.
UPDATE: On to the Governor’s Cup for Really Uptown!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Governor’s Cup which is expected to be held in St Thomas, USVI next month is clearly the main thing on the horizon following yesterday’s (April 13, 2014) win at Ellis Thomas for the L&B Stables prize champion horse, Really Uptown.
St Croix to host Luxury Destination Paddle Event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The first World Paddle Association sanctioned race in the Caribbean is heading to St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, on May 9, 2014 and there will be three days of SUP Races, demos, clinics, music and entertainment, in what can only be described as a slice of paradise on earth.
Tecora Morgan is Miss VG Easter Festival 2014
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Tecora Morgan, 17 years old, was tonight crowned Miss Virgin Gorda Easter Festival 2014 as she stunned the crowd not only with her beauty and poise but also her assertiveness in her speech, especially as she confidently and smoothly answered her question in the final segment of the night.
Four injured in head-on collision
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Four persons, including two tourists, were injured following a head-on collision earlier this evening, April 12, 2014 when two vehicles collided in the vicinity of Sensus Gym in Sea Cows Bay.
UPDATE: Feature horse race gets $15k increase for purse of $20k
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that legislators Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool and Hon Archibald C. Christian along with other entities have upped the purse for the highly anticipated three-way clash at Ellis Thomas Downs tomorrow, April 13, 2014 by adding an additional $15,000.
Patsy Lake dismisses illegal building claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prominent local businesswoman Mrs Patsy Lake has disputed claims that she has breached the law in any way while doing a temporary extension to an already existing property located at Botanic Station.
BVIEC is UMi Battle of the Corps champ
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening the frontage of UMi’s Fashion was nothing but full of life, energy, excitement and a great show as BVI Electricity Corporation and Social Security Board (SSB) battled for the long sought-after title of UMi Battle of the Corps Champion.
Sailing programme continues as normal
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI - After a fantastic week at the BVI spring regatta with the raffle earning over $11,000 for the youth sailing programme, it is all back to normal for the After School Sailing Courses at Nanny Cay, for the Royal BVI Yacht Club.
'We want the world to know we are back' - Bobby's Elton S. Leonard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We want to let the world know again that we are back; and don’t take the negative that we out of business and [not] give us orders…we are back and you can place your orders…Come with cart from tomorrow and shop all you can…I need your business.” These were the words of Mr Elton S. Leonard earlier today April 11, 2014.
Man collapses near Digicel store
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A man was whisked away for medical treatment after collapsing in the vicinity of the Digicel flagship store in Road Town earlier today, April 11, 2014.
EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Ken Boothe makes virgin trip to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - He is most well-known for his hit ‘Everything I Own’ among many other hits as he has several albums and was beating the airwaves even from the days when Bob Marley was just emerging in the music industry.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Travis J. Osbourne
By: Cathy O. O. Richards
One day, someday soon, the Virgin Islands will stand boasting of this young man whom we feature today as our Young Professional for this week; Travis J. Osbourne.
‘We need more NDP must go t-shirts!’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The subject of mentally ill persons being made to wear t-shirts bearing the political slogan, ‘NDP must go’ was again brought to the fore, this time when talk show host, Edmund G. Maduro turned his attention to the issue.
Potter’s homer seals Conference Sweep for Lady Royals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islanders Jelissa Potter and Darear Malone and the Warner University’s Lady Royals completed their first conference road trip of the season with a perfect 4-0 record on Saturday April 5, 2014 winning both games of the doubleheader against St. Thomas University.
CGB, other areas on Tortola crippled by blackout
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents of Cane Garden Bay and other areas suffered a crippling blackout today April 10, 2014 which lasted hours following engine shut down and scheduled maintenance of high voltage systems by the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
UPDATE: RVIPF probing VG motorcycle accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Public Relations Department of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed with this news site that investigations into the accident of last night April 9, 2014 on Virgin Gorda are being aggressively pursued.
4 poised for Miss Easter Festival Pageant
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Coordinators of the 2014 Easter Festival Activities on the sister island of Virgin Gorda have noted that thus far they are moving apace with their programme and come this Saturday April 12, 2014 the Miss Easter Pageant will be on as scheduled.
Music programme being designed for VI students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local musician, Mr Eric O. Christian Jr has embarked on a campaign that will someday allow the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to begin offering an Associate Degree music programme.
VG residents call for cadet programme
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Residents of Virgin Gorda are claiming that the absence of certain disciplined programmes can lend to the rise in crime and youths getting involved in illegal activities on the island and as such they have made a loud call for the return of the Cadet Programme.
Slaying the Juvenile Delinquency beast
By Dickson Igwe
Juvenile delinquency in the Virgin Islands is a social, cultural, and economic devourer: a ravenous beast. If it is allowed to grow as swiftly as it is growing at present, it will destroy the fabric of Virgin Islands society. Juvenile delinquency can be defeated however, through intervention early in the life of the child at danger. It can be further managed with corrective education during the teenage years of the delinquent. EDUCATION is KEY to defeating the juvenile delinquency OCTOPUS.
'VI becoming a very political society' – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is becoming a very political society according to Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn.
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