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Virgin Islands Day being observed for very first time today, July 5, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is observing a public holiday, Virgin Islands Day, today, Monday, July 5, 2021, for the very first time.
VI must be completely independent by August 1, 2027 - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Pastor and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said by 2027, the Virgin Islands should be out of the cusps of the United Kingdom (UK) and on the path of self-determination.
PHOTO of the Day: VI Flag flies high in London for Territory Day
LONDON, UK - To mark Territory Day 2020 in the Virgin Islands (VI), which is the commemoration of the day on which the Territory gained self-governing status while still being a British colony, the Territorial Flag today, July 1, 2020, graced the skies of London at the UK Foreign Office as is customary on the day.
VI @ mercy of a ‘wobbling political system in a cold place'- Premier Fahie
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is at the mercy of “a wobbling political system in a cold place thousands of miles away, where some individuals who have not taken the time to understand the difference between our way of life and theirs’, nor shown us the basic courtesy of asking us about our aspirations, wish to dictate to us how we must live.”
Territory Day ‘can’t just be a day off’ – Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that there were no more than 300 persons in attendance at the Monday July 1, 2019 Territory Day event held on the lawns of Central Administration Complex, a local commentator has admonished persons to show more respect for the territory’s history by attending the occasion before taking time out to relax or going to the beach on the holiday.
‘We have no choice but to become more self-reliant’- Premier Fahie
By Chassidy M. Leonard
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- “Our freedom and autonomy and all that we have built around us are the fruits of long, hard fought struggles to reclaim our dignity and survive,” Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) reminded as the Virgin Islands observed Territory Day on July 1, 2019.
Six past legislators to be honoured on Territory Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Six past legislators will be honoured and their contributions toward the Virgin Islands legislative history highlighted when the territory observes its annual Territory Day On July 1, 2019.
U-turn! Airport expansion needed now to boost tourism- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On previous occasions, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition, was in support of the airport runway extension project at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, being delayed and stated that the Virgin Islands (VI) could not afford such a project; however; during his address at the 2017 Territorial Day celebrations, the Opposition leader, for the first time expressed his support for the airport expansion to start now.
Gov Duncan ‘offended’ pride of the VI people- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Territory Day celebrations on June 30, 2017 at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town took on a strong theme of ‘self-determination’ and pride, even though bruised, as suggested by Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL).
VIslanders reflect on what Territory Days means to them
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ‘A Territorial Awakening: Resilience in a Time of Challenge and Change’ is the theme of this year’s Territory Day celebrations. This will be held on Friday June 30, 2017 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town from 9:30 AM.
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