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VG farmer @ wit's end after stray dogs kill several of his goats
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI— Livestock farmer Victor R. Creque is counting his losses after a brutal attack by two stray dogs resulted in the killing of several of his goats and despite reporting the matter to the authorities, little to no decisive action has been taken, leaving him at his “wit's end".
Misreading the signs- International confusion
Alred C Frett
…And so it came to Pass...
I dislike the idea of having to say ‘I told you so’, but what else can I do, when things I have warned of for years, start taking place within our lifetime; whether it is the inherent folly and wickedness of Religion, the fall of the self-righteous Israel, UK and US, or more Homegrown Events we wetness daily… I make none of these things happen, but I feel obliged to warn about them, even if most refuse to listen or believe.
There is a maternal mental health 'crisis' in VI- Mrs Sade Fonseca-Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Founder and President of BVI Maternal Mental Health Initiative, Sade Fonseca-Smith, has said that, while there are no data, there is a maternal mental health crisis in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Thank you for your unwavering love & sacrifice’- Premier Wheatley to VI mothers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, May 11, 2025, the Virgin Islands is celebrating Mother's Day, a special occasion celebrated across the world to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola receives District Governor’s Green Diamond Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Described as the “action club”, the Rotary Club of Central Tortola was made even prouder when it recently received the District Governor’s Green Diamond Award for the 2024–2025 Rotary year—an honor presented during the District 7020 Conference Awards Ceremony aboard the Freedom of the Seas.
It’s been the ‘privilege of my life’ to serve- Mrs Edith A. Penn
CANE GARDEN, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Social Development Officer Mrs Edith A. Penn has said she is privileged to have served the Virgin Islands (VI).
Centenarians are 'living legacies'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s centenarians have been called “living legacies” as the 36th annual Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month.
Red Cross Week being observed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Red Cross (BVIRC) is observing Red Cross Week from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
‘We stand together with our Guyanese brothers & sisters’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Leaders of the Virgin Islands have joined with the Guyanese Diaspora and the wider Caribbean community in expressing sorrow and solidarity following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana.

