News
'Journey to recovery not a sprint but a marathon'- Dr Robert A. Mathavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Virgin Islands has seen much progress since the hurricanes of September 2017 ravaged the islands, there are many who still feel much more can be done, especially by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Shame! civil servants working under open tent, collecting money, safety compromised
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Of course there were two category 5 hurricanes that destroyed the Virgin Islands (VI) and most of its infrastructure. However, about a month or two later, Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) told the world, much to the ridicule and dismissal of many including his own National Democratic Party NDP) front and back bench Members, that we were "back on our feet.”
As of November 16, 2017 curfew stays the same for next 14 days
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Democratic Party Government through its Cabinet agreed on Wednesday November 15, 2017 to keep the three-month old curfew in place for another 14 days.
West Indies to tour Pakistan in March for T20 series
LAHORE, Pakistan- A full-strength West Indies team is expected to land in Lahore next March for a three-match Twenty20 series after Cricket West Indies (CWI) "committed" to tour Pakistan next year. The tour was meant to be played this November, but logistical challenges forced the tour to be postponed.
West Indies postpone Pakistan tour over security concerns
KARACHI, Pakistan- West Indies have postponed their visit to Pakistan for a three-match Twenty20 with the leading Caribbean players expressing concerns about their security in the country, the sources have claimed.
‘Back on our feet? People still homeless, jobless’- Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was on October 26, 2017 when Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) controversially stated that the Territory is back on its feet and open for business.
Hurricane Irma 'tested me thoroughly'- CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Not many commissioners of police can say that they were in charge of policing when the biggest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic hit a capitol and wiped out the territory and there is no training book for that. But what it did do? It tested me thoroughly. It tested my force thoroughly."
VI security & safety in ‘good position’- Augustus J. U. Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly appointed Governor, His Excellency Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert in a press conference with media houses yesterday August 29, 2017 stated that he hopes to support the police in ensuring that the territory’s security and safety are upheld to the highest standard because it is something that he holds “dear to his heart”.
Delta temporarily suspends 24-hour service @ Pockwood Pond
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The management of Delta Petroleum Limited would like to inform its valued customers that its service station at Pockwood Pond will temporarily suspend its 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays.
Gun crime rules the VI: Where is the Governor & Police Commissioner?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- If there was a local appointed Governor or a local or Caribbean Police Commissioner in the Virgin Islands and crime, in particular gun crimes, were out of control like it is there would have been calls by the Opposition, the media, civil society and talk show hosts for their heads.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
