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Another holy war by a wicked people
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Finding Ourselves in the Midst of Denial:
I still maintained that, what little I have is for the People, even though for over 40 years, some individuals and Governments seem intent on making it their mission to harm or hinder this, by taking away Workers or blocking progress, through any means they can… Maybe the plan is to shut me up or shut me down, so, from time to time, their efforts intensify, and their failure to succeed isn’t from a lack of trying.
Kegan K. Brookes captures VI child model of the year title
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands—Kegan K. Brookes of the Virgin Islands has captured the title of 2026 Virgin Islands Child Model of the Year.
HoA Constitutional Report: ‘No Term Limits for the Premier’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome-led Constitutional Review Commission recommended that the question of term limits for the Premier be determined by referendum, noting that term limits are more relevant in systems where the Premier is directly elected. In the current parliamentary arrangement, the Penn-Lettsome report regarded term limits as less compelling.
35 farmers & fishers approved for over $300K in grant funding
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that a total of $388,826.66 will be disbursed to 35 farmers and fishers under the new agriculture grant introduced by the government.
Adaejah T. Hodge sets new 200M World Lead, NR & School Record
ATHENS, Georgia, USA- Virgin Islands (VI) sprint sensation and Olympian Adaejah T. Hodge has once again stepped into the history books by setting a new 2026 World Lead time, National Record and School Record in the 200 meters with a time of 22.10 seconds.
Young VIslanders & Belongers complete 4-day Workforce Readiness Training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Young Virgin Islanders and Belongers took part in a four-day Standard Workforce Readiness Training under the theme ‘Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Prepare for the Workforce’.
USVI: Minimum wage to rise to $12 an hour on April 24
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands minimum wage will rise from $10.50 per hour to $12.00 per hour on April 24, 2026, under Act No. 9069, the Department of Labor announced Friday, setting in motion the first step in a multi-year wage schedule that includes additional increases in 2027 and 2028 before shifting to Wage Board review in 2029.
HoA Constitutional report: Procedure fixed for a Member to resign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- We all remember in 2019, three days after the general election, a Member of the House of Assembly (HoA), former Legislator Mark H. Vanterpool, resigned after just being reelected. At the time, he addressed his resignation letter to the Clerk of the HoA because there was no Speaker after the dissolution of the House to make way for general elections.
2026 Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition & Market ongoing
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market is timely in light of the global shocks stemming from ongoing world conflicts.
‘Children are the most important members of our society’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said adults hold the responsibility of creating safe spaces for children to speak about their experiences.
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