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Anegada continues to suffer; no airport runway lights
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Fifteen months after the devastation of Hurricane Irma and Maria of 2017, there is still no runway lights on the Captain Auguste George Airport, located on the sister island of Anegada.
PHOTO of the Day: ‘Looking a lot like Christmas’ @ RiteWay Food Markets
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - As the Territory gears up for the 2018 Christmas season—a year after the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria left the Virgin Islands (VI) in distress—many residents are still struggling to bounce back.
RDA CEO Paul D. Bayly dodges questions on $350K Super Salary
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - On the latest episode of ‘Honestly Speaking’ with host Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Expat and CEO of The Recovery & Development Agency (RDA), Mr Paul D. Bayly—a native of New Zealand and a former Permanent Secretary of Fiji—revealed that a whopping 40% of RDA staff in the Virgin Islands (VI) were sourced internationally.
‘Absolutely Scandalous!’ – Skelton-Cline on PVIM wanting Opposition Leader post
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in his commentary on Tuesday, December 11, 2018—on his show Honestly Speaking—says it is ‘absolutely scandalous,’ that members of the new Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), are allegedly discussing the need for a potential change in Opposition Leader.
Deputy Premier Represents UK Overseas Territories at Cop24
WARSAW, Poland - Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) is attending the 24th meeting of the parties (COP 24) in Poland.
NAGICO gives back, paid out $720M plus in hurricane claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Insurance giant NAGICO Insurances has paid out in excess of $720M in hurricane claims according to the company’s Managing Director, Mr Shan Mohamed via a press briefing on Monday, December 10, 2018.
‘Atlantic Discovery’ begins 3,000-mile row across Atlantic Ocean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With support from NAGICO, the ‘Atlantic Discovery’ team, is rowing from the Canary Islands to Antigua to raise money for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Truck overturns @ Free Bottom, man trapped but safe
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Sometime after 11:00 am this morning Tuesday, December 11, 2018, a concert truck belonging to the Skelton Group of Companies, overturned in the area of Free Bottom on the main island of Tortola.
Has Mrs Penn-Sallah flip-flopped on PVIM candidacy?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) was the first to report on Friday, December 7, 2018, that former Attorney General and Deputy Premier under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government—from 2007 to 2011—R. Dancia Penn-Sallah QC, had committed to running with the National Democratic Party 2 (NDP 2), now called the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
New VI Opposition Leader coming?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the Virgin Islands (VI) political sphere, pundits within the breakaway group, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), are allegedly discussing the need for a potential change in Opposition Leader.
PVIM's Shaina M. Smith promises equal pay for women
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and proud daughter of the soil Mr Shaina M. Smith, is promising to put the territory first and fight for women’s issues as an at-large candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
“Somebody vex because they lost an election” – Hon Walwyn on Skelton leaving NDP
WICKHAMS CAY, Tortola, VI - Controversial Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), took a harsh swipe at breakaway member, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton(AL) accusing him of leaving the NDP solely because he lost the party’s internal elections earlier this year.
PHOTO of the Day: NDP 1 meets VIP on Virgin Gorda; D9 battle looming
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - It was at the Virgin Islands Base Entertainment (VIBE), gift giving event on Virgin Gorda on Sunday, December 9, 2018, that saw the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) Candidate, Dr the Honourable Hubert R. O’Neal (R9) and his opponent from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Vincent O. Wheatley taking time for a photo opportunity.
Game 4: Shooting Stars kills Starz Jr in SCBBC Christmas Tournament
Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, VI – As the annual Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club’s (SCBBC), Christmas Tournament gets on the way, the games on Saturday, December 8, 2018, Sponsored by the Law Office of David Abednego was an exciting show of sportsmanship between the teams.
Teachers and Health Professionals trained in Autism Management
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Teachers, social workers and Mental Health Professionals have received training in order to provide support to children who are affected by the Autism Spectrum disorder.
USVI Attorney General Claude Walker resigns
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Attorney General, Claude Walker has resigned, The VI Consortium has learned. Mr Walker, who served from August 2015, resigned on Friday, December 8, 2018, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
PVIM's Jose C. B de Castro launches attack on D9 representatives
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – During his first public political speech, Jose C. B de Castro unleashed an attack on Ninth District Representatives, Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Candidate, Mr Vincent O. Wheatley—who recently resigned from his post as Sister Islands Coordinator—for failing to do enough in the district.
Sayeed Mohammed appointed Service Manager at Parts & Power
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sayeed Mohammed has took the reins of the Service Department of Parts & Power in October 2018, according to a release from the company dated, December 11, 2018.
Dream Big Foundation wants VI youths to register and vote
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Dream Big Foundation, a youth group on a mission to empower youths in the Virgin Islands (VI), is urging all youths to get registered to vote in the upcoming General Elections.
New equipment for Fire Service amidst challenges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), has signed a purchase agreement for five Rapid Response appliances to be used by the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIFRS).
VI Native on transition team of Connecticut Governor-elect
CONNECTICUT, USA - As Governor-elect of Connecticut, Ned M. Lamont, prepares to take office, he and Lt. Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz have appointed two Yale psychiatry professors—one a Virgin Islander—to two transition committees according to a November 28, 2018, press release from the Yale School of Medicine.
Man shot dead in USVI store parking lot
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix - The United States Virgin Islands Police Department (USVIPD), has designated a fatal shooting—that occurred late morning, Saturday, December 8, 2018—in the parking lot of the Gallows Bay Hardware Store, as a targeted assassination-style murder.
VI gains Romanian training on Disaster Management
BUCHAREST, Romania – Deputy Financial Secretary in the Virgin Islands (VI), Ms M. Alva McCall recently represented the territory at a training session in Disaster Risk Reduction and Post Disaster Reconstruction at an exploratory mission to Romania.
Who qualifies to be the next premier of the BVI?
By Kenneth G. Gladstone
Even though governments have established their own identity and have taken their own path to what they perceived to be the road to making the BVI great again, it is very clear that BVI governments are yet to find the right political strategy.
Another taxpayers trip by 'lame duck' Premier, what was accomplished?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outgoing and 'lame duck' Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), has concluded yet another overseas trip on taxpayers money on his last days in office.
‘Ronnie’ under fire at PVIM launch
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – The official launch of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), on Friday, December 7, 2018, saw its Leader, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), immediately coming under fire, for his role as a Cabinet member—as such was a party to the plethora of misgivings under the National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
Two charged in Panama Paper Scandal used VI in scheme
NEW YORK, United States – Two of four people charged in an indictment–connected to the Panama Paper scandal– this week in the United States, was found to have used the British Virgin Islands in their scheme.
Wade N. Smith In! as PVIM D5 Candidate; resigns as Commissioner of Customs
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs in the Virgin Islands (VI), Wade N. Smith, announced tonight, December 7, 2018, that he has resigned from his post at Customs, and is now perusing a political career via a District 5 Candidacy with the new Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) party.
SHAME! Hon Vanterpool regrets condition at Fire Station Building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With news of some 30 Fire and Rescue Officers working in unsanitary conditions at the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Building, Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) — in an attempt to damage control the situation — hastily called a press conference late Thursday afternoon, December 6, 2018.
R. Dancia Penn In! to run with PVIM; Hon Fraser subbed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) can confirm that former Deputy Premier, Attorney General and Deputy Governor R. Danica Penn QC, will run At-Large with National Democratic Party 2 (NPD 2), breakaway group called, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
Govt seeks contractors to redevelop ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The administration of the Virgin Islands (VI) is inviting tenders for the redevelopment of Elmore Stoutt High School, according to a press statement, issued by the Government Information Service (GIS), on Friday, December 7, 2018.
The Caribbean’s Economic Dilemma part A
By Dickson C. Iqwe
Most Caribbean countries, including the Virgin Islands, possess three economic idiosyncrasies- that lock West Indian jurisdictions into perpetual developing status, and the threat of systemic poverty.
Church should do more to empower women - Zoe J. Walcott
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Beauty queen and Virgin Islander, Ms Zoe J. Walcott who placed 8th out of 86 contestants at the recently concluded 2018/19 Mrs Globe Pageant, says conversations around women empowerment needs to hit the front burner in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Mitch’ cites frustration in abandoning NDP Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), aka ‘Mitch,’ of the new Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) party, continues to vocally berate his former allegiance, the National Democratic Party (NDP), citing frustration amongst several reasons why he ultimately decided to abandon the party.
J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden blooms again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of Arbour Day celebrations on Friday, November 30, 2018, The J. R. O’Neal Botanical Garden was formally re-opened, having been destroyed by the hurricanes of 2017 which ravaged the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon Walwyn's politics is 'wicked' & 'divisive'-Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking’s host, Mr Claude O. Skelton Cline, has ‘called out’ National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), over what he calls his, “wicked” and “divisive” politics.
10 years for Tortolain Ashley Warner in USVI cocaine case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Ashley Warner, 54, of Tortola, was sentenced today, December 6, 2018, in District Court before District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez, to conspiracy and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, United States Attorney, Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.
LIAT resumes more flights to VI following suspension
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, will resume its morning and evening services to the British Virgin Islands following the suspension of flights after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
‘Mitch’ confesses: I asked to be a minister in the next Govt’
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Former National Democratic Party (NDP) Chaplain, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), aka ‘Mitch,’ has confirmed that prior to his resignation from the party recently, he held a two-hours long meeting with Leader, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), where he requested to be seated as a Minister should the party be successful at the next elections.
‘Irma Diaries’ brings perspective to Climate Change for Asian Business Leaders
BANGKOK, Thailand, - The Irma Diaries and its message of the dangers of Climate Change, was presented with a ‘human perspective’ on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, to members of the Task Force on Green Business of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
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