News
Premier tells new Governor democracy must be respected in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the VI remains a democratic nation and, as such, democracy must be respected through democratic governance.
Past Governors have been ‘playing chess’ with issues in VI – 'Heritage'
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Popular Morning radio host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio 100.5 FM, has accused past governors in the Virgin Islands (VI) of playing chess with issues in the territory.
Mourners pay respects as Fmr Legislator Carvin Malone Lie in State @ HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the official funeral of former legislator Carvin Malone to be held tomorrow, Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex, the body of Mr Malone is currently Lying-In-State at the House of Assembly.
Governor Pruce hails his first Cabinet meeting as productive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Governor of the Virgin Islands H.E. Daniel Pruce after chairing his first Cabinet meeting today, February 1, 2024, has hailed it as a great honor and one that was productive.
Gov’t looking forward to working with Governor on CoI reforms – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in welcoming Governor Daniel Pruce to the VI said his administration is looking forward to working with the new Governor on Governance reforms.
Gov’s swearing-in reportedly prevented ambulance from easy access to ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Monday, January 29, 2024, when the United Kingdom's appointed Governor Daniel Pruce was being sworn in at the High Court, that certain roads around the House of Assembly building were closed.
Daniel Pruce sworn in as 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Daniel Pruce was sworn in as the 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands today, January 29, 2024, after taking the Oath of Office before an audience of family, legislators, public servants, and others in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Reading VI news blogs is 'not constructive for me'– Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Real Talk host Mrs Karia J. Christopher, who is also the acting Director of Communications, has said 'blogs' on news articles in the Virgin Islands are unconstructive for her and that she tries not to read any.
Quaker issues additional product recall over potential salmonella contamination
PASEA ESTATE , Tortola, VI - The Quaker Oats Company, through its authorised distributors in the Virign Islands (VI), has announced an expansion of the December 20, 2023, product recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks over potential Salmonella contamination.
VI Deposit Insurance Corporation launched to usher in new era of Financial Security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Finance has announced the establishment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), a crucial step towards enhancing financial security for depositors within the Territory of the Virgin Islands.