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The new world of the strongman
By Dickson C. Igwe
The New World Order has just reared its head in Africa. Democracy and the Rule of Law are notions under assault.
Governor’s actions undermine ‘public trust’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated publicly that he is not in favour of recent controversial decisions by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Local businessman donates ambulance to JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI– One of the urgent needs of the people of Jost van Dyke has been addressed, with the installation of a new ambulance to serve the community.
'We need to show up to Governor's house & demand answers'- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Bishop John I. Cline has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to come together with a show of unity and protest the decision by the United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from the position of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP).
TAG & CIBC teaming up to drive Christmas deals @annual car sales event
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI– Tortola Auto Group (TAG) and CIBC Caribbean are set to light up the Christmas season with their annual car sales event on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the CIBC Parking Lot in Road Town.
Local Jacqueline E. Vanterpool Out! UK National Richard Ullger In! as Top Cop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a move that many in the Territory have described as sad, sexist, and a step backwards in our development, UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce has demoted the current Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline E. Vanterpool. He has given no official reasons.
VI achieves compliance with all 40 FATF recommendations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite negative speculations surrounding the financial services sector in the Virgin Islands, perpetrated by the press and some parliamentarians in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has rated the territory as Compliant or Largely Compliant with all 40 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.
Premier Wheatley presented largest budget in VI's history of over $550M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) presented the largest budget in the history of the Virgin Islands (VI), totaling five hundred and fifty million, five hundred and ninety-one thousand dollars ($550,591,000.00) for 2026.
2025 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race sails off Saturday, November 22
NANNY CAY, VI- Competitive sailors in the Virgin Islands (VI) will take to the waters on Saturday, November 22, 2025, when the 2025 Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race is held.
VI is ‘behind the ball’ in strategic planning- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - A twenty-year Virgin Islands Development Plan has been proposed by Social Commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
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