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Revisiting our role in our children’s destiny
Alred C. Frett
The speed of Information tells us more than they think:
The speed and spread of Internet take us from UK to US to VI and all across the world - Brexit and Trump have kidnapped the airwaves with talk of Nationalism and War even as Greta and the Children struggle to save the Planet through Green Deals and Peace… This is no easy battle when Man, like the Tamarind Tree, is programmed not to allow even its own to survive beneath its shadow.
Cease or face 'disciplinary action'- BVITB tells 'Cindy' to stop embarrassing VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ongoing rants and sensational online commentary of resident and BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) employee, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' has finally caught the attention of the Board who accused her of trying to embarrass not only the office but the territory, along with Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
VI looking to tap into African business market - Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says the Virgin Islands (VI), as part of diversifying its business services and sectors, will be looking to tap into the African business market, starting with South Africa as a new prospect.
VI hearts broken by Bonaire in return leg of CONCACAF Nations League
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Leading 3-1 in the 87th minute, the Virgin Islands seemed set to record their first win in the 2019/20 CONCACAF Nations League; however, three late goals by Bonaire snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St Kitts and Nevis on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
US Supreme Court to decide whether to allow US territories to govern themselves
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Revised Organic Act of 1954 gave US Virgin Islands residents the right to choose their own government. A similar law was passed for Puerto Rico in 1947 by the US Congress giving the people of the commonwealth the right to elect their own governor, among other leaders.
Nona Vanterpool-Bonelli Out! Shaina M. Smith In! as BVICCHA Chair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Electrical engineer, politician and businesswoman Shaina M. Smith has assumed the position of the Interim Chairperson of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), following the resignation of elected Chairperson, Nona Vanterpool-Bonelli.
'There's a high use of drugs' in VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Without providing any solid statistics or research to back his claims, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has declared that drug use amongst men and youths in the Virgin Islands is now at a staggering high.
'Drunk' skipper reportedly caused man to be chopped by propeller on party boat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty-three-year old boat captain Rajir Pickering is being accused of failing to await the all-clear signal before starting the engine of a boat on which a resident of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) came into contact with the propeller.
Steady water supply finally returns to Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents and businesses in Carrot Bay and the surrounding communities can once again enjoy a steady supply of potable water with the completion of restoration works on the reservoir that services that area.
National Football League kicks off today, Oct 13, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following closely on the heels of the Terry Evans Cup, the BVI Football Association’s 2019/20 National League will get underway today, October 13, 2019.
4-yr-old boy beaten to death in USVI; Mother & boyfriend arrested
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead on Friday afternoon, October 11, 2019 in a Lorraine Village housing community apartment in St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), along with her boyfriend, was arrested in connection with the boy’s death, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte confirmed to the Consortium.
Banco Popular taking shape on Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - With the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration yet to name the official October 2019 opening date for Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda, the building for the much-needed service on the island is finally taking shape.
New Iris O’Neal Centre likely by end of 2019 - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) says the wait for a new and improved medical facility on Virgin Gorda may come before the end of 2019, with an assurance that once opened, the new Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre will be furnished at a level surpassing the current one.
Supt Vanterpool selected for prestigious UK training programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Superintendent at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has been successful in her application to undertake the UK College of Policing’s prestigious Strategic Command Course (SCC) and will now head to the UK to undertake the course.
Wanted sex offender arrested in St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
St Croix, USVI - Attorney General Denise George on Friday October 11, 2019, announced the arrest of 36-six-year-old Daniel Cove, a registered sex offender who was arrested Thursday by Superior Court Marshals at the Village Rehabilitation Center in Sion Hill on St. Croix.
Land & $30K for Pan Am Games Gold Medallist Chantel E. Malone
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has awarded Pan American Games gold medallist, Chantel E. Malone with a plot of land and $30,000 for her historic feat at the 2019 games in Lima, Peru.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Sharayah D. Brown
By Ron O. D'Avilar
More and more people are paying attention to their body as health and wellness, along with holistic medicine, is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
CCT gifts iPhone 11 & free service to Miss BVI Bria A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Reigning Miss BVI 2019/2020, Bria A. Smith was today, Friday, October 11, 2019, awarded a new iPhone 11, one-year phone service and one-year LTE 2 service by CCT for winning the Miss British Virgin Islands 2019 Pageant.
Motorcade in progress for Pan Am gold medalist Chantel E. Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A motorcade is being held as part of the recognition ceremony for the Virgin Islands first ever Pan American Games medalist, Chantel E. Malone.
Positive Nelson prevented from serving on USVI Cannabis Board
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI - Senators who make up the Committee on Rules and Judiciary on Thursday, October 10, 2019, held in committee, the nomination of Positive Nelson to serve on the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board.
The Balkanization of Great Britain
By Dickson C. Igwe
Brexit has entered an expected phase. The UK is becoming balkanized.
The Brexit Civil War has generated divisions in the United Kingdom that cannot be bridged unless the two sides talk and settle and it will be unwise for any ''expert'' to predict the trajectory and final outcome of the Brexit war at this stage in the conundrum.
UPDATE: Ex Digicel CEO Kevin R. Gordon a ‘decent man’- Digicel staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on October 4, 2019, the first black Digicel BVI Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kevin R. Gordon, has called it quits as his last day on the job was yesterday, October 10, 2019.
DR man overstayed in VI to escape abusive wife- Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Through an interpreter, Dominican Republic national Felix Rodriguez said he remained illegally in the Virgin Islands because his wife, who lives in his home country, was abusive to him.
UPDATE: VI demolished by ‘Hurricane’ Bahamas
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- While parts of the Bahamas remain devastated following the passage of Hurricane Dorian early in September 2019, its senior national football team has been storming through the 2019/20 CONCACAF Nations League. The latest victim was the [British] Virgin Islands.
Rotary announces 2019 Grand Raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Rotary Club of Road Town is happy to announce the re-emergence of its annual Grand Raffle after a two-year hiatus. A community-minded organisation, the club uses this forum to raise funds for community-based projects, local schools and disaster relief projects.
Magnitude 4.14 earthquake occurs near VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:45pm, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.14 Md.
HMP inmate assaults 3 prison officers; Police investigating
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our newsroom are that on Sunday October 6, 2019 an inmate at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, reportedly assaulted three prison officers.
VI Hurricane Recovery Framework for next 'convenient' HoA Sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Cabinet, having established a Borrowing Committee to oversee loans taken under the United Kingdom (UK) Loan Guarantee, will be moving to make public the territory's revised Recovery to Development Plan for 2019-2023, which will serve as the framework to guide the territory’s recovery to development.
Lizard in bread: ‘Josh Bakery’ says it is being framed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ordered temporarily closed following a recent allegation of a lizard found in a bread roll by a customer, part owner of Central Bakery, Myrtle L. Stoutt-Fraites says just like other business establishments in the territory they too face the challenges of flies, rats and roaches.
UPDATE: GoFundMe launched for severely burnt 3-year-old
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Less than 24 hours after Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reported on the plight of the Charles family, a GoFundMe account has been created in aid of 3-year-old Micheal A. Charles, who suffered second-degree burns in a kitchen accident at the family's Virgin Gorda home on Sunday, October 6, 2019, and must be air-lifted to Trinidad and Tobago for treatment.
Husband accuses expat wife of kidnapping & extortion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jamaican national Shakesha O'Neal has accused her husband Carlton O'Neal of offering her money after he abused her.
BVIOC hosting free sports clinic
ROAF TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee has organized a free sports clinic that will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm at the Multipurpose Complex and A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
$40K bail for man who allegedly had sex with minor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young West End man has found himself in hot water as he has been charged for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Girl Under the Age of 16 Years.
‘There’s something of a bright side’ to DPP’s departure- David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “For those rising through the legal profession, there is something of a bright side to Ms Hollis’ departure: An opportunity now exists for the next DPP to rise to meet the challenge of this post and I call on others to consider employment with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and in other roles needed to ensure optimum functioning of this critical Office.”
Men 'liming' on corners a possible 'social challenge' - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling for more monitoring of population as it relates to the high number of males "liming" under trees and at corners in various parts of the territory.
RiteWay exceeds $20K Bahamas fundraiser goal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Supermarket chain, RiteWay Food Markets has announced it has exceeded a $20,000 fundraiser goal set for Bahamas Hurricane Relief efforts.
High risk of waterborne illness from cistern water in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Nine of 10 houses in the Virgin Islands rely on cistern water as the main residential water supply, a study conducted by the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.
Lisa Penn-Lettsome is Executive Director of International Business
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome has been appointed Executive Director of International Business with effect from October 1, 2019.
Magistrate suspends drivers licence for CGB boat captain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Magistrate Samuel Jack Husbands suspended a driver’s licence belonging to Cane Garden Bay resident Dwight Callwood for six months, after his reckless driving caused a traffic collision in Road Town on January 19, 2018.
DPP Kim Hollis QC abruptly resigns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our news desk is that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and United Kingdom (UK) national, Kim Hollis QC, has tendered her resignation.
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