‘It was expedient to move quickly!’ – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool said that while public tendering was preferred for the cruise pier project, it was not expedient to go that route given the gravity of the prospect of losing cruise lines because of lack of proper facilities.
4 BVIslanders blazing trail on VI Idol
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Four young persons from the Virgin Islands (VI) are taking part in VI Idol, a talent show similar to the popular American Idol and one of them had a standout performance last weekend.
‘Be in the Room’ – Hon Fraser tells youths
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – “You don’t have to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to ensure that a VIP Government pays the kind of attention that you might deserve,” Chairman of the VIP Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) said to a young man who posed a question to him.
Intl eyes are on VI runway models – Mr Alva L. Page
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Having recognized the potential of young men and women of the Virgin Islands (VI) to make it far in the fashion runway industry internationally, Mr Alva L. Page has returned to the VI to assist in the coaching of those persons as they get set of be in the spotlight for the BVI Summer Sizzle Fashion and Lifestyle weekend.
Farley & Kinkead winners in Ceres Juices Beef Island race
BEEF ISLAND, VI - James Farley and Tallulah Kinkead were the respective winners on Saturday 19th July, 2014, in the latest tour stop of the Ceres Juices 10K Series tour stop on Beef Island.
NDP Media Censor Bill back on HoA agenda for July 22 Sitting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Media freedom under a National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration continues to be under attack as the Virgin Islands (VI) is on the verge of losing its democratic way of life.
Rotary RT, Hon Maduro-Caines & British Navy join on Purcell project
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The Rotary Club of Road Town (RT) has teamed up with the British Navy and Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines to repair the house of a well-loved elderly woman of the Purcell community who has been known for her motherly care of those in the community for a number of years.
VI gets 1st obituary website
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Obituary notices of passed loved ones can now be shared all from one place with the world over via the Caribbean’s first known website of its kind thanks to the vision of Ms Colette M. Corea whose dream was brought to reality with the help of her son J’Moi Saunders-Corea.
UPDATE: J'Khoy & Afyah Frett were crowd favourites for crowns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – From the moment one entered the auditorium of the Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town, Tortola yesterday afternoon July 20, 2014, florescent lime green t-shirts dominated the crowd sending a clear message that contestants number 4 J'Khoy and Afyah Frett were sure of one thing, overwhelming support.
Hon Fraser demands FATCA answers from Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA is demanding answers from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith on the recently signed intergovernmental agreement between the United States and the Virgin Islands on the United States foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Electricity woes suppressing for JVD residents
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Residents of the Sister Island of Jost Van Dyke (JVD) feel left out in the wilderness claiming that they are being treated with scant regard when it comes to the issue of electricity generation and distribution for both commercial and domestic purposes.
All Ah Wee upset East in Short & Sweet League Playoff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – All Ah Wee provided an upset victory in the first of their best of three Short and Sweet, Back on our Feet Play Off against East, 90-74, on Sunday July 20, 2014 in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
M.A.L.E members challenged to read & stay in church
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Young men of the Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (M.A.L.E) programme were yesterday afternoon July 19, 2014 challenged to make good of opportunities afforded them to be rooted in biblical principles as this is seen as key to guiding them as they progress into adulthood.
Miss BVI hopefuls breeze 1st test
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The five young ladies vying for the coveted title of Miss BVI 2014 took to the stage of the Eileen Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) last night July 19, 2014 giving it their best as they began their journey at claiming the crown.
BVIBF League playoff begins this evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite a lot of basketball in recent times there is much anticipation and expectation as the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) begins the League Play Offs this evening Sunday July 20, 2014 in the Multipurpose Sports Complex (MPSC).
UPDATE: UMI models blaze runway with hot summer outfits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - UMI's Funky Friday was back with the expected bang yesterday afternoon July 18, 2014 as persons not only stood around to catch a glimpse but also waited until the final moments of the show to rush the store to grab their favourite pieces and get the promised discounts.
Turning our People into Beggars will Never be a Solution
By Alred C. Frett
It seems ironic when Persons are hooked on mixing me up with Jesus – According to them Christ spoke Parables which they call Facts while I speak Facts which they call Parables… Nonetheless, rather than compare ourselves with romantic images of others it would be far better to assess our individual & collective Values, Efforts & Progress in comparisons of both the Past & Present.
It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – If there were any fears in the minds of organizers of this Virgin Islands’ 60th celebration of Festival as to the spending, partying and celebration mode of the diverse peoples of the Virgin Islands, those fears were definitely allayed last night July 18, 2014.
CIL celebrates 2 years since opening VG branch
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – After opening its doors on Virgin Gorda two years ago, Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) yesterday marked the occasion with a customer appreciation event featuring music and food at its Watts Building office, Valley, Virgin Gorda.
VI suffer 3rd straight defeat in NACRA U19 Rugby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) U19 Rugby team ended tournament play at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Youth Rugby Championships with a third straight defeat at the hands of hosts Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain yesterday July 18, 2014.
Greenhouse & Ports Project Audits to go Public Tuesday!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an attempt to deflect much public attention from the damaging Auditor General Report on the Ports Development Project authored last year by Ms. Sonia M. Webster, the National Democratic Party (NDP) will be laying on the Table on the House of Assembly (HoA) at its Eight Sitting of the Third Session an Audit of the Greenhouse Project.
Buy Local, support young small business for Festival – Young Entrepreneurs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Successful small businesses are said to the one of the key elements of the growth of any economy, experts have proven, but in the Virgin Islands small businesses are experiencing serious strains as in most cases locals prefer to travel to the USVI to do their shopping.
Mango & Fruit Festival entertains & enlightens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour – Department of Agriculture today July 18, 2014 presented the Fifth Annual Mango Array and Tropical Fruit Festival at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
'This poor lady is being treated like a dog' - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio show host and commentator Edmund G. Maduro said that if he does not hear from a certain Government official to whom he has taken a complaint regarding a woman who was dismissed unfairly from her job and whose children were taken away from her, he will reveal the name of the official.
It’s time to get the NDP out – VIP’s President Carvin Malone
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI - President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr Carvin Malone told residents of Jost Van Dyke that they need to be prepared as elections in 2015 is a possibility and their part to play in getting out the present ruling NDP party is to become members of the VIP.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Clayton L. Panthier
By Cathy O. O. Richards
In this life no matter where we go, where we live, how long we stay and what we do, destiny has a way of ensuring we complete that circle of life that we were destined to.
Duff finishes highest in Optimist Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Junior sailors Rayne Duff, Thad Lettsome, and Nathan Haycraft represented the Virgin Islands (VI) in the Optimist North American Championship 2014 which took place July 9 – 16 in Nayarit, Mexico, with Duff finishing as the highest placed Caribbean competitor.
'MMA in Paradise 4' on this Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), a sport that is rapidly gaining popularity in the Virgin Islands, will see a competition being held on Saturday evening July 19, 2014 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, according to Dwayne N. Donovan, one of the main competitors.
Natalio Wheatley gets pat on the back from Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "I particularly admire Mr Wheatley… I’ve watched this young man develop as a commentator in this society. I saw him stand for office at the last elections and doing pretty well. He may stand again, it's not my decision it must be his,” said His Excellency (HE) Governor William Boyd McCleary.
Shame on NDP! Outsiders getting petty contracts on JVD – Resident
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – As they too are being faced with the consequences of economic hardship, residents of Jost Van Dyke cried shame on the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, blasting them for not supporting local small contractors on the island.
'VIP built this country not the NDP' – VIP Chairman Hon Julian Fraser, RA
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Noting that the economy of the Virgin Islands is in a rut with the gap between the 1% at the top and the rest widening, people in serious mortgage debt losing homes, people having to work multiple jobs just to survive, job insecurity, and more, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) reminded residents of Jost Van Dyke that it was the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) led government that had built the country.
Squad named for USVI Cricket Tournament
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) has named 13 players to represent the Territory at the Virgin Islands Cricket Explosion (VICE) Tournament, which also features Dominica, St. Kitts and USVI battling for supremacy on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) from July 18-20, 2014.
Willock defends VINO article; says real issues must not be sidestepped
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Esteemed Julian Willock, Chairman of the Board of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, the parent company of Virgin Islands News Online, has come out in defence of an article which appeared on the popular news site yesterday July 15, 2014 headlined ‘White Expat in! Locals shut out for the TRC post’.
Female PO Starcy Huggins’ trial stalled for want of key evidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When interdicted Police Officer Starcy Huggins appeared in the Magistrate’s court yesterday July 15, 2014 she was advised to return on September 11, 2014 as the Crown gather some relevant key evidence necessary for the trial to proceed smoothly.
Full CARICOM membership dangerous for VI – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller into the Speak Out BVI radio show hosted by Douglas Wheatley last night July 15, 2014 on ZBVI 780 AM urged that the Territory does not become a full member of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) since he fears the flood of persons from member states of the regional bloc as a result of the concomitant free movement will be bad for the Virgin Islands.
Twin to rock Prince & Princess show
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - An afternoon of culture and class awaits all on Sunday July 20, 2014 at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall at 3:00 p.m. sharp and promising to be the spectacle of the event is the “BVI Twin” who will be participating all the way from Anegada as students of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre.
KATS regatta turns 16 without depending on Govt. $$
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – This year as countries from around the Caribbean join counterparts in the Virgin Islands (VI) to see the KATS Premier’s Cup regatta through intense competition they would also be celebrating with them their 16th anniversary.
Internet nightmares and a poor management model
By Dickson Igwe
The following story places the blame for poor customer service in the Virgin Islands telecoms sector, squarely on the shoulders of senior management. It uses a hypothetical organizational model.
OK. There is a cliché which asserts that, "great minds discuss ideas, average minds events, and small minds people.’’ This Old Boy respectfully disagrees with that assertion. Why: because ideas, events, and personality, spring from the human being.
BVIslander Lakeisha Warner for Youth Olympics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) announced on Tuesday July 15, 2014, that Lakeisha “Mimi” Warner has been awarded a Universality place to compete at the 2nd Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.
UPDATE: Sherman Williams out of HMP & banned from VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sherman Williams was jointly charged with a cousin Jevon Demming for attempting to murder Mr Neil St. Rose back in 2012 but while Demming was granted bail in the earlier stages, Williams was remanded to the confines of Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsum Ghut.
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