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‘It would be just’ for Order in Council to now be lifted- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is optimistic that the Virgin Islands (VI) has done everything that was asked in the Commission of Inquiry Framework Agreement and that the controversial Order in Council that threatens to suspend the VI’s constitution should be lifted by the United Kingdom (UK).
Creative Waves calls for artists' submissions for artwork at T.B. Lettsome Int’l Airport
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Creative Waves has teamed up with the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) for the painting of a mural at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
Change in designation for the RDA coming- Hon Julian Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), has indicated that there will be a change in designation for the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
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Hon Vincent O. Wheatley hails PHSU’s inaugural VI Class as trailblazers for future students
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has told the inaugural class of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in the Virgin Islands (VI) that they are laying the foundation for future students.
USVI: St. Croix man facing ammo import $ stolen vehicle charges in addition to shooting incident
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Following an initial press release from the V.I. Police Department on the arrest of Marcos Gilbert Jr. in connection with 52 shots fired in the John F. Kennedy housing community, further details of the incident have emerged via court documents that suggest broader implications — including possible ammunition importation and the theft of a vehicle belonging to his family.
VI Icon Awards memorabilia supplier accused of misappropriating funds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards (VIcons) recently faced controversy due to allegations against a supplier contracted for the event.
Lisa Ann Violet’s resignation as VIDIC CEO had 'nothing to do with Bank of Asia'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the resignation of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Cooperation (VIDIC), Mrs Lisa Ann Violet, was not linked to the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited’s issue.
Demagogues, Strongmen, and War
By Dickson C. Igwe
Donald Trump appears to be at war with the global south and people of a darker complexion.
VI not signing on to ‘free movement’ for nationals of CARICOM states- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will not be signing on to the initiative of free movement for nationals of CARICOM member states, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated.
Body of slain firefighter Eric A. Albert given water salute before flight to DR
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Slain firefighter Eric Alezis Albert, who was fatally shot at Greenland on June 20, 2025, was given a water salute at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island before the body was taken to Dominican Republic, the home country of the late Albert, on July 9, 2025.
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