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Expat vs local talk in VI ‘tore away at my heart’- Angelle A. Cameron
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outspoken radio host and former Mrs BVI, Angelle A. Cameron says that over the 2020 year in the Virgin Islands, the contention over expats and locals in the territory is one that has 'torn away at her heart'.
UPDATE: Trump claims electoral fraud as US vote goes to wire
WASHINGTON DC, USA – The elections race between Donald J. Trump and Joe R. Biden is on a knife-edge, with no clear winner as vote-counting continues.
Ad Hoc Virgin Islands Economic Advisory Council established
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As part of the Government of The Virgin Islands’ plans to achieve its vision to be a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, foreign and local investment by 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in consultation with members of his Cabinet, has made a decision to establish an ad hoc Economic Advisory Council to the Premier (EAC).
‘Saving my life while killing my business is not saving my life’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outspoken Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), Bishop John I. Cline has called on the Fahie administration to pay more attention to the private sector, particularly the hospitality sector when drafting COVID-19 policies.
VI needs ‘think tank’ void of politics to explore growth– Bishop John I. Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken clergyman and Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), Bishop John I. Cline believes a think tank void of politics is the best way forward for the Virgin Islands (VI) to ultimately find success in an era of crisis where there are new opportunities to be explored.
John R. Lewis 'a decorated soldier in struggle for justice & equality'- Dr the Hon Wheatley
GEORGIA, USA- As the United States of America (USA) and the rest of the world struggle with race relations, following the brutal killing of George P. Floyd Jr by a white police officer in late May 2020, the civil rights movement in the USA has lost its icon, longtime Georgia Congressman, Mr John R. Lewis.
No legalisation needed for wearing of masks – Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government’s plans to bring legislation making it mandatory for persons to wear masks in a public space, among other measures, are being questioned by controversial ‘man of the cloth’, Bishop John I. Cline.
Bishop Cline owned 'Infinite Solutions' gets $138K Gov't laptop contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pastor and Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline, through his company Infinite Solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply some 500 laptops as part of a school assistance programme piloted by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘Fahie Gov’t can be the one to stop Easter Festival’ – Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival being cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no one is complaining under the circumstances; however, at least one person is ready to funeralise it once and for all- Bishop John I. Cline- but believes only the unconventional Government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) can get it done.
‘The word of God was preached’ despite obstacles – Bishop Cline
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says despite the huge ‘misunderstanding’ that resulted in him being arrested for breaking curfew, yesterday Sunday, March 29, 2020, the word of God was still preached at the end of the day and many received the message of the Lord.