Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival ‘Kick starter’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria’s by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival ‘Kick starter’.
Legs leave it late but march into Finals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Basketball Federation’s Short and Sweet, Back on our Feet League Championship Games are all set after the Legs beat Just Be You Kings, 99-98, in Game 3 of their Play Off on Thursday July 24, 2014 in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
Surprise! Oscar nom. actress Taraji P. Henson for Summer Sizzle launch tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When the coordinator of the BVI 2014 edition of the Summer Sizzle previously spoke with Virgin Islands News Online he said that come the launch this evening July 24, 2014 he was going to have a surprise for patrons.
NLBC to host ‘Ole Skool’ party tomorrow night
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) will join the rest of the Territory in marking the 60th anniversary of Festival by hosting an ‘Ole Skool’ event on the second floor of the Save the Seed Energy Centre basketball court building, Duff’s Bottom, tomorrow evening July 25, 2014.
Ex PS Clyde Lettsome refused interview over Greenhouse - Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands populace is consumed by the Auditor General Report on the Cruise Pier Development Project that uncovered corruption, conflict of interest and that no one was looking out for the interest of the taxpayers, another report, despite given little attention or ‘ink’ has been made public.
UPDATE: Nanny Cay expansion gets started in September
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI - “What this says is that we are renewing our confidence in the BVI as a destination. It’s a very substantial investment for us. We have great faith in the BVI for the future and I hope that I continue to be a property owner here for many years to come” said Chairman and Principal Shareholder of Nanny Cay Mr Cameron McColl.
Hon Walwyn again attacks online media sites!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Known for his hostility towards online media sites, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn again launched a scathing attack on the free press, making disparaging comments in the House of Assembly while contributing to the debate on the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) final report on the cruise pier project.
Digicel Announces Sponsorship of Road Town Festival Village
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Digicel today announced that it is the Exclusive Telecommunications Sponsor of the Road Town Festival Village, which is scheduled to kick off festivities on Sunday, July 27, and will continue until Saturday, August 9, 2014.
Stadium ground breaking ceremony – Govt. duty or political campaign meeting?
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Sarcasm, mockery and cynicism were rife among Ministers of Government yesterday evening July 23, 2014 at an event which was expected to be one where the government would have been acknowledging its obligations to its people.
USVI youth football club for VI visit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Football Association will be hosting Lazara F.C. on Saturday July 26, 2014, in a series of Girls and Boys matches as a further test of the development programmes.
Raymond Harrison off to Balsam Ghut for 11 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Guilty as charged for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16 years, rape and child pornography, Raymond Harrison was today July 23, 2014 shackled and carted off to Her Majesty’s Prison Balsam Ghut where he will be spending 11 years.
Hon Vanterpool denies divesting Investment Club shares to relative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool squared off in the House of Assembly yesterday July 22, 2014 during a speech by the former on the Final Report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the cruise pier development project.
Skinny Banton & Sasso to feature at 2014 Soca Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Skinny Banton, the Grenadian soca sensation who has been blazing the airwaves with one of his latest ‘soak it good’ the salt fish soca, and Sasso of Poizon Band are the two international artistes that are set to rock after the completion of the HD Promotion’s LIME Soca Monarch 2014 edition.
‘Bring the AG report on SCB project’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA yesterday July 22, 2014 challenged Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool in the House of Assembly to bring forward whatever report he might have on the Sea Cow’s Bay Marina project done under the previous administration.
'TPP were bankrupt yet got pier contract' – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that whenever tender processes are circumvented due to expediency the project always ends up in chaos and he is not surprised that Tortola Pier Partners (TPP) was unable to come up with the money for the cruise pier development project, since companies in their group were not only broke but being sued.
Another pageant! Miss Jr BVI puts 5 to the test
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the East End/Long Look Festival Committee says goodbye to the Miss East End/Long Look pageant the BVI Festivals and Fairs Committee says welcome to yet another, ‘Miss Jr BVI”.
BVI Finishes Third at VICE Cricket Tournament
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - The BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) President's XI finished third at Virgin Islands Cricket Explosion (VICE) Tournament, beating St. Kitts and Nevis on Sunday July 20, 2014, at the Addelita Cancryn Jr. High School Grounds, St.Thomas, USVI.
‘Sell Yourself Successfully!’ - Tonya S. Vanterpool & Emily-Ann C. Grant
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Come Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm two young women of the Virgin Gorda Community Tonya S. Vanterpool and Emily-Ann C. Grant will be seeking to give back to their community through a one-day Interview and Resume Building/Personal Development Workshop.
‘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.
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