-(960-x-90)-Rotation-Extreme-Horizontal7.gif)
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tishon S.J. Bridgewater
By Ron O. D'Avilar
With his eyes set on becoming the head chef of a top restaurant, 20-year-old Virgin Gordian Tishon S.J. Bridgewater is living his new found passion as a professional chef in the Virgin Islands tourism sector.
'If you believe in God' you will give 10% tithes - Pastor Calvin Mills on 'Real Talk'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Positing that there is no excuse for not giving to the church, Pastor of the Church of God Holiness, Mr Calvin Mills is of the firm belief that if you love God then you must give money to the church, even noting that 'when you can't afford to give, you can't afford not to give.'
Man found dead in vehicle in Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a man was discovered dead in his vehicle at Long Look, on the main island of Tortola, last evening, February 20, 2020.
No overruns! ‘We stayed to the cost’ - James P. Todman
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amidst the celebrations at the finally opened new Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, the owner of the company contracted for the construction made it clear there was absolutely no budget overrun.
Autonomous UK & EU C'bean territories are a model for OT autonomy
By Dickson C. Igwe
Post Brexit Britain, and the events before and after, mean that a Referendum must now be held in the Caribbean Overseas territories, on deciding whether or not these islands move towards greater autonomy, either within the UK, or the European Union.
'Please consider a career in the medical field' – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Moments before the new Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre opened on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Virgin Gorda, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) issued a call to young Virgin Islanders to consider joining the growing medical field.
Coronavirus measures: VI suspends VISA exemption for Chinese nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands intensifies efforts to prevent the 2019 Novel Coronavirus from reaching its shores and spreading, a decision has been made to suspend the VISA exemption for Chinese nationals entering the Territory.
Give us 'some credit' for renewable energy push!- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member and Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) says that while he supports the direction that the Fahie Administration is moving with its renewable energy push, the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) Government ought to be given credit for laying the groundwork.
Nickera Smith murder: Wescott was last to speak to victim before she left home- court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Telephone records indicate that Ashan R. Westcott was the last person to speak to the late Nickera Smith of Hope Hill, when she left her family home for the last time alive.
VI seeking to restore working relationship with Federal Law Enforcement in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE St Thomas, USVI- Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, LL.M. made a presentation on the Virgin Islands (VI) Criminal Justice System at a leadership meeting with officials from Her Majesty’s Customs and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Justice.
'Today is a bit strange'- Hon Maduro-Caines on 1st HoA as VIP member
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly minted Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines (D6) was seen sporting a red African attire as she headed to the House of Assembly (HoA) for the first time since switching from the booted National Democratic Party (NDP) to join the ruling VIP party.
Coronavirus: BVI Hong Kong staff under strict quarantine- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Updating the House on the impacts of the Novel-Coronavirus outbreak on overseas offices and employees of the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (F1) says staff at the BVI Hong Kong House will remain under strict quarantine as per recommendations of local authorities.
Opposition to continue seeking answers on BVI Airways scandal in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The scandalous topic of the BVI Airways deal between the ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) will once again resurface in the form of questions to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) by Opposition Member Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) when the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) commences today, Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Where are the walk-in freezers for Fishing Complex?- Opposition wants to know
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With allegations being peddled by the Opposition that the freezers for the BVI Fishing Complex have been given away, the whereabouts of the equipment will be asked at the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands today, February 20, 2020.
Ashan R. Westcott charged with murder of Nickera Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four years after the murder of 22-year-old Nickera Smith, whose decomposed body was discovered at Hawkes Nest in March 2016, someone has been charged for the gruesome crime.
Vance M. Lewis & Vincent Wattley In! as top brass of TRC Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Current Chief Executive Officer of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (TPP), Mr Vance M. Lewis, will now sit as Chairman of the Board at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission for a period of three years with effect from February 1, 2020.
VI must 'aggressively & assertively' expand its tourism sector- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Alluding that the Virgin Islands (VI) tourism product is the one thing from the Territory that cannot be outsourced, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the government and authorities to embark on an extensive expansion of the Territory's tourism product.
G. Navarro Donovan reassigned to Wickham’s Cay Dev. Authority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being relieved from the position of Acting Director of Public Works, Mr G. Navarro Donovan has now been reassigned to the City Manager and Wickham’s Cay Development Authority.
Kyron A. McMaster sets new National Indoor Record in 400m
CLEMSON, South Carolina, USA- World class athlete and Virgin Islander, Kyron A. McMaster added the National 400m Indoor Record to his name when he competed at the Tiger Paw Invitational in South Carolina, United States on February 14, 2020.
Landlady allegedly claims to have power over police because she’s a ‘Skelton’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Through tears, Devye Nicholson, a St Vincent national, testified that her landlady fabricated a story on her and claimed to have power over the police because she was a Skelton and a relative of the former Minister for Health and Social Development, Mr Ronnie W. Skelton.
VI now a fully compliant jurisdiction under EU tax laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands has now been recognised as a fully compliant jurisdiction for tax purposes under the European Union (EU) having previously been placed on "Annexe ll" of the EU's list while they monitored the Territory’s compliance in matters related to economic substance.
Constable challenging CoP for not promoting him to Sergeant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A constable, Mr Nicholas Tranquille, of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is now suing the force, and by extension Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews in his capacity as head of the RVIPF, for failure to promote him to a higher rank.
Nibbs Ghut drainage improvements completed
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Public Works Department officially received two completed drainage improvement structures in Nibbs Ghut, Sea Cows Bay earlier this month.
Safari slams into pickup truck @ Fish Bay
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- In one of two vehicular accidents on Tortola today, February 18, 2020, a safari vehicle slammed into a pickup that was turning in the direction of Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL) at Fish Bay.
'People are very excited about marijuana' industry- Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says even as legislation is being drafted for the local medical marijuana industry, the Virgin Islands community remains excited about the prospect.
Getting locals to the 'next level' high on agenda - Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former 'Hard Talk' radio host and Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has now been appointed Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee and with that, the talk show host said he has big plans to promote locals and build entrepreneurship across the Territory.
‘We are chasing’ after $$ while agriculture suffers- Hon Turnbull
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Member of the Opposition Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) is questioning whether the ruling government is serious about agriculture in the Virgin Islands since residents are reportedly building concrete apartments on farm lands at Paraquita Bay, Tortola.
VI consuming $26.16M in fossil fuel per year- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a consumption of approximately one million gallons of fossil fuel per month, the Virgin Islands (VI) is burning $2.18 million in fossil fuel per month at base cost, which works out to roughly $26.16 million per year, and $130.8 million over five years, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Dumpster fire affects school children & residents of Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIF&RS) had to be called in today, February 17, 2020 as smoke from a dumpster fire in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands Technical School (VISTS) was allegedly affecting students and teachers as well as nearby residents.
Puerto Rico Gov't suspends 3 as Feds probe $4M scam
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Puerto Rico’s government said Friday, February 14, 2020, that it suspended three employees as federal agents investigate an online scam that attempted to steal more than $4 million from the US Territory.
Romain D. Minott stars as Ice Connection remain undefeated on VG
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ice Connection are now the team to beat in the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League on Virgin Gorda, having now won all three of their games played so far.
Female teacher goes berserk on son's stepmom @ funeral
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Persons attending a funeral at East End, on the main island of Tortola, on Sunday, February 16, 2020 were left in shock when the solemn atmosphere was broken by an altercation among persons.
USVI willing to collaborate with VI to promote agriculture
ESTATE LOWER LOVE, St Croix, USVI- Commissioner of Agriculture in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Mr Positive T. A. Nelson, who headed this year's Agriculture and Food Fair on St Croix, has said a collaboration of the the USVI and Virgin Islands (VI) can play a major role in promoting ‘growing more locally’.
Businessman shot during robbery @ Free Bottom
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) has been informed of a robbery and shooting that allegedly occurred at Free Bottom, on the main island of Tortola, during the wee hours of Sunday, February 16, 2020.
VI supports 49th 'Agrifest' on St Croix
ESTATE LOWER LOVE, St Croix, USVI- The 49th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair opened on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Saturday, February 15, 2020 and saw a number of persons from the Virgin Islands making use of the free transportation provided by the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government of the Virgin Islands to attend the event.
VG taxi driver Norwell Creque killed in freak accident
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- A man was killed when his vehicle, a bus, ran over him at North Sound, Virgin Gorda, today, February 16, 2020.
Wife of Robin E. Tattersall dies; Was involved in car accident in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom has been informed that the wife of prominent Virgin Islands’ resident, Dr Robin E. Tattersall, has died.
Financial & Insurance Companies failing Virgin Islanders - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling for a 'safety net' to protect Virgin Islanders, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the lack of competition in the financial and insurance industries is making the Virgin Islands an expensive place to live.
2 Albanians fined $1K for Illegal Entry; To be deported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two Albanians have been arrested and charged by police for entering into the Territory illegally.
Lone driver crashes in front of RTW Pasea
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Shoppers outside the Cash & Carry at Riteway Food Market in Pasea Estate were left scampering in panic when a car crashed onto the platform immediately in front of the store.
Follow Us On
Local News
Recent Comments
- Windiw on 3 guns found in USVI Public Schools in February
- lol on Opposition to continue seeking answers on BVI Airways scandal in HoA
- guy hill on Canadian female dies while snorkelling in VG
- Positive vibes only on ‘Run for Fun’ cruise tourists invade RT for 5K run
- John doe on UPDATE: Dead ATV rider identified as Kehinda Frett aka 'Kip' or 'Kipling'
