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Outstanding law enforcement officers to be honoured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the Territory’s law enforcement, security and protection forces will soon be awarded the Governor’s Medal for Meritorious Service.
‘UK believes VI's wealth comes from corruption’ – Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Talkshow host and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the United Kingdom (UK), in its quest to allegedly take control of the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI), is looking to do so on the premise that the territory is corrupt.
Serving policeman charged in connection with historic $250M drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews said a serving member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been implicated and charged in the recent $250 million drug bust in Balsam Ghut area, a story first reported by our newsroom.
Speaker Willock scolded Governor Jaspert over 3 unassented Bills!
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Moments before the embattled Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert delivered his final Speech from the Throne at the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Thursday, November 5, 2020, Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Willock scolded him over Bills in his possession, that are yet to be assented.
COVID-19 vaccine from UK will not be mandatory- Premier Fahie suggests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs) are expected to receive any COVID-19 vaccine procured by the United Kingdom (UK).
Gov Jaspert ‘in a difficult position’ to apologise – CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – United Kingdom (UK) national and Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says the Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert is in a difficult position to apologise for comments he made regarding the UK not paying reparations to the descendants of slaves in the VI.
26 receive certificates of Naturalisation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-six new British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) received Certificates of Naturalisation during a ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
‘We are not so much expecting an apology’ - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator and clergyman, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he no longer expects that the outgoing Governor, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert will apologise for statements made regarding paying reparations to the VI, however, he will continue to hold his ‘feet to the fire’ on behalf of the territory’s ancestors.
Gov Jaspert to deliver final Speech from the Throne Nov 5, 2020
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Governor, His Excellency Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert will deliver his final Speech from the Throne when the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) commences at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
‘It’s not only about the apology’- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been over a month since Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert irked some descendants of slaves in the Virgin Islands when he unartfully said the Virgin Islands can expect no reparations for slavery from the United Kingdom and that the Territory should not necessarily get rid of names of landmarks named after slave owners and perpetrators of slavery and brutal acts against humanity.