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The Resurrection of Jim Crow
Dickson Igwe
President Donald J. Trump’s dog whistles to Nazis and white nationalists is symptomatic of America’s longest lasting national evil: racism.
Mariah Christian eyeing faster times after athletic academy in USA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Emerging Fellow recipient and distance runner, Mariah Christian, has been hard at work this summer honing her raw skills at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA.
TS Harvey poses no threat to territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Tropical Storm Harvey will affect other Caribbean countries, however, the Virgin Islands can breathe a sigh of relief as Tropical Storm Harvey will pass to the south of the territory during the next 24 hours.
After booted from HoA new Gov Jaspert to be sworn in August 22, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Democratic Party was adamant that the new senior civil servant in the United Kingdom Foreign Service, who has been appointed as the new colonial Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), will not be invited to the House of Assembly (HoA) to be sworn in.
Taxi drivers continue to feel ‘shafted’ over cancelled cruise ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "What will be different on the 29th and 30th August than the 15th and 16th of August," a question several taxi drivers are seeking answer for as it relates to the Premier's recent decision to cancel two cruise ship calls to the territory.
Unbeaten VI thrash Montserrat in U15 CONCACAF C/ship
FLORIDA, USA - The Virgin Islands (UK) U15 boys team rounded out group play at the CONCACAF Championship on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at the IMG Academy, Florida with an emphatic 8-2 win over Montserrat.
Judith Vanterpool named new VP of HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the One Mart Supermarket, Chief Executive Officer of the BizComEd Consultant Inc., and workforce specialist Mrs Judith Vanterpool has been named Vice President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
'Flood damaged goods on shelves will be pulled'- Yolanda Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the recent flood, retailers have been selling items that were damaged as a result of the impact of the flood. However, the Department of Environmental Health Division announced yesterday August 16, 2017 that they will be conducting spot checks on supermarkets and restaurants to ensure food safety.
Gov’t blasted after family loses home & business in Baughers Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Z. Marcus Butler says he is a victim of failed promises of present and past governments whose negligence almost cost him the lives of his children but did claim the property he once called home and a business that brought him money for sustenance.
3 vehicles involved in early morning accident on Hope Hill
HOPE HILL, Tortola, VI- With inclement weather already making it an overcast morning, the day probably got gloomier for persons involved in an accident on Hope Hill, on the main island of Tortola, today, August 17, 2017.
UPDATE: Federation championship game postponed due to weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom from officials of the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) is that the one game scheduled for this evening August 16, 2017 between Virgin Gorda’s Mystics and Tortola’s Legs at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex has been postponed.
‘Saying we can’t go independent is weakness’ – Radio show caller’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the heels of a senior pastor in the Virgin Islands describing the VI as a grown child that wouldn’t leave his mother’s home, a caller to a recent local radio show said the notion that the territory can’t go independent is a sign of “weakness.”
More bad weather expected today into the weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Based on the forecasts from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) announced that there is the strong possibility that the Virgin Islands will experience rainfall and thunderstorms, beginning form today Wednesday August 16, 2017, extending into the weekend.
‘Tumbleweed is good at disguising itself’ – Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Where there is the absence of worthy leadership, unworthy persons will lead. Where there is the absence of worthy leadership, unworthy leadership will arise.”
‘Where is the emancipation in VI Festival?’ - Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The saying "A people that forgets its past is destined to repeat it" is one that Bishop John I. Cline fears will be the reality for the next generation of people because the territory continues to fail in education or bring to memory the story of our forefathers and mothers.
VI rout TCI 7-3 in CONCACAF U15 Championship
FLORIDA, USA – The Virgin Islands (UK) U15 boys football team routed Turks and Caicos, 7-3, on Tuesday August 15, 2017 as the CONCACAF U15 Championship continued at the IMG Academy in Florida, USA.
Auditor General Phil Sharman reports for duty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly appointed Auditor General of the Virgin Islands, Mr Phil Sharman, reported to work on Monday, August 14, 2017.
Female USVI national guard recruits passed around like ‘property’- Gov Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- After reading the findings of a yearlong investigation conducted by the National Guard Bureau on the behaviour of some at the [US] Virgin Islands National Guard, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, during a Tuesday August 15, 2017 press conference at Government House eviscerated the perpetrators who the report found had preyed on young women, referring to them as “predators.”
Public schools forced to remain closed for 2 more weeks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the recent flash floods due to a tropical wave not sparing even the schools, students will now have an extra two weeks at home.
American teen who suffered kidney failure gets wish to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Fourteen year old Paige M. Grossman’s wish came through when the US based Make A Wish Foundation granted her desire to have an adventure in the Virgin Islands.
Vehicle slams into fence in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The circumstances surrounding the accident are not clear but two vehicles collided in the area of Hannah’s in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola around 1:00 PM today, August 15, 2017.
Artistes paid for 2017 to perform @ fundraising event - Trefor A. Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of the Virgin Islands have been given a heads-up for a big international jam that is to compensate for the cancelled festival activities of East End and Carrot Bay on Tortola.
VI like a 'grown man' who wouldn't leave mother's house- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Heritage Committee, Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull, during the Emancipation Service at the Sunday Morning Well on August 6, 2017, told those in attendance that he has been calling for the Virgin Islands to start charting its own course towards independence.
Tarik & Tico remanded to prison for breaching curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan and Tarik Aaron were remanded to prison when they appeared in the Magistrate's Court on August 10 and 11, 2017 respectively after they were found guilty of breaching conditions of their bail.
'I am ready for a debate on Biwater'- Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Arguing that the Biwater deal was far superior to the BVI Airways deal, former Permanent Secretary Julian Willock is prepared to back up his stance against those who think otherwise as well as those National Democratic Party (NDP) supporters who are suddenly blind sighted following the controversial BVI Airways agreement, which continues to look like a waste of tax payers monies.
2 dead following shootings on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Two men were confirmed dead by the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on Sunday night, August 13, 2017 following two separate shooting incidents on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Hon Fraser League will be tougher with gold rings @ stake- Shamoii A. Dagou
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With gold rings at stake this year in the 5th Annual Hon Julian Fraser Save The Seed National Basketball League, inspirational player of Splash Brothers, Shamoii A. Dagou, believes the competition will be a lot tougher but said his team is ready to defend its title and become the first to win back to back championships.
What about health risks?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While all focus seems to be on getting the island of Tortola clean and back to normal, there are lingering worries about the possibility of outbreaks in illnesses especially due to the presence of heavy dust and breeding of mosquitoes.
VI is No.1 tourism destination in Caribbean- US News & World Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2017-2018 US News and World Report Best Vacation rankings recently announced the Virgin Islands as number one on their list of best places to visit in the Caribbean.
Over 23 families in Huntums Ghut & Purcell devastated by floods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 23 families within the areas of Purcell Estate and Huntums Ghut were badly affected by the August 7, 2017 flash floods and are in dire need of assistance.
The Premier & the Broom! Social media gone wild!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was yesterday Saturday August 12, 2017 while the Rotary Clubs in the Virgin Islands had a clean-up in Road Town, the Capital City, that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) was on the ground helping.
Bolt injured in final race of career
LONDON, United Kingdom - Usain St Leo Bolt was ramping into warp speed when suddenly, stunningly, the sprint turned into a somersault.
‘We are now being blocked from making money’- Taxi driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Residents and those in the taxi and livery industry have expressed mixed reaction to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith's (AL) decision to cancel two cruise ship calls previously scheduled for this week.
Another tropical wave approaching as VI reels from flash floods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Territory still reeling from a tropical wave on August 7, 2017 that saw flash floods wreaking havoc especially on Tortola, another tropical wave is heading our way and is expected to impact the Virgin Islands around Monday, August 14, 2017.
U15 National Boys team leaves for CONCACAF Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) Under 15 Boys National team departed the Territory on Friday August 11, 2017, to compete in the CONCACAF Championship in Florida.
Flooding was made worse by littering- Rotary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Starting very soon with the intention of going to at least the end of the Rotary year (June 2018), the Rotary family of the Virgin Islands will be embarking on a massive education campaign designed to change mind-sets and practices as they relate to cleanliness of one's home, surroundings and territory.
Help from UK relief ship rejected by Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent Tropical Wave that inundated parts of Tortola, causing heavy losses and damages to property and infrastructure, many persons have been asking where is the RFA Mounts Bay, which was in the Territory recently.
Malone 7th in Long Jump Final @ World Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before making her first jump in the final of the Women’s Long Jump at London Olympic Stadium on August 11, 2017, Chantel E. Malone had already etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Virgin Islands athlete to make it to a senior IAAF World Championships final.
Floods, storms, & very human responses
Dickson Igwe
A tropical wave that dropped over 8 inches of rain on the Virgin Islands left Tortola severely damaged through flooding. The rain damage also exposed human frailty, nastiness, and courage.
'Let’s have aerial search for anyone trapped' – Resident
As word circulated about a near death experience of a woman who was trapped in her home for days and rescued yesterday August 10, 2017 by the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, persons are now appealing to the authorities to conduct an aerial search for others likely trapped.
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