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'Back off UK!'- VI residents drumming up support for public demonstration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In what is considered a most controversial amendment and one that forces the Virgin Islands (VI) to implement a public register that reveals the names of its beneficial owners of offshore companies registered in the British Overseas Territories, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), strongly stated that his government will not comply with the amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill until it becomes a “global standard."
VG Easter Festival wraps up with 'Beach Picnic & Family Fun Day'
ST THOMAS BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Persons came out in their numbers to the Annual Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Explosion Beach Picnic and Family Fun Day on Monday, April 2, 2018, on the St Thomas Bay Beach on Virgin Gorda.
Some 240 enter Scotiabank 5K Charity Walk/Run
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons on the main island of Tortola came out in large numbers on December 16, 2017 to run or walk in support of the BVI Autism Centre, which was damaged by Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017.
UK Parliamentarians pledge support for BVI after hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- E. Benito Wheatley, Director and EU/UK Representative of the BVI in London has welcomed the support offered to BVIslanders by UK Parliamentarians.
'Be Tolerant with us'- Sgt Rock to EE/LL residents
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Despite having its fair share of intolerable criminal activities of murders, gun point robberies and more, East End/Long Look is said to have one of the most vibrant community groups in the territory and residents are being admonished to be more tolerant with police in fighting crime.
Youth as future leaders need to be more visible- Meryl E. Callwood
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While many persons shared their comments via the blogs some persons thought a more prominent response is warranted so as to show support for the bold move by young politician Sharie B.Y. de Castro standing up to Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4).
Is there a double standard for Haiti hurricane assistance & support?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A story that has not dominated the local, regional and international news cycle is the human and physical catastrophe that recently devastated the Caribbean country of Haiti, following Hurricane Matthew.
Expectations high for 2016 festival pageants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As residents gear up for Emancipation Festival 2016, many anticipate a high level of performance from especially contestants of the various pageants being organised for this year’s celebration.
UPDATE: ‘Persons concerned about losing their jobs over petition’ - Sowande
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The proposer of a petition against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Natalio D, Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru said that while the gathering of signatures is going well both online and on paper, some persons have expressed fear over losing their jobs if they signed voicing their concerns over the health scheme which fully comes on stream from January 2016.
Exclusive: Sharie B.Y. de Castro says no regrets at Miss Universe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Miss BVI 2012, Sharie B.Y. de Castro declared that she rose above personal and other struggles and has no regrets after representing the Territory at the just concluded Miss Universe Pageant held in Moscow, Russia.
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