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School children crush Police in marijuana debate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The three-member team of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Training Academy were no match for the St Georges High School trio at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) marijuana debate last evening, Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Road Town Police Station as part of the RVIPF ‘Police Week’ line of activities.
PHOTO of DAY: Hon Andrew A. Fahie with Hon Shawn K. Richards @ VIP event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was said on the campaign trail that Caribbean Leaders are excited about the prospects of Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) becoming the new Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Early morning smash-up leave drivers shaken
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The drivers of two vehicles are lucky to be alive after escaping an early accident in Road Town with just minor cuts and bruises.
Who will secure Gov’t buildings during election transition?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some residents, politicians and civil servants have raised security concerns as to what will happen to government buildings and documents, after the polls close on February 25, 2019, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VIP rocks out with 'OneLoveVI' concert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was good vibes, celebration and comradery under the cool Virgin Islands (VI) weather when the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) staged its 'OneLoveVI' concert last Saturday evening, February 23, 2019, on the final weekend ahead of the February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Territory.
BVIEC fails to explain spate of power outages
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In light of the recent spate of blackouts in the Territory, BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) via a release on Friday, February 22, 2019, reiterated its commitment to supplying power to the nation.
Virgin Islands Politics and the 800lb Gorilla called Brexit
By Dickson C. Igwe
Brexit is the 800lb Gorilla in the room in Virgin Islands politics. Brexit is having seismic effects on UK politics. Brexit will impact Overseas territories in ways yet unknown
Ky-Mani Marley to headline first leg of BVI Spring Fest 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On Thursday, February 21, 2019, BVI Spring Fest will be celebrating five years of music on the beach. The event, titled, "Reggae on the beach" will be a full reggae show with great entertainment.
Gov’t depts on VG abandoned & forgotten; WSD a good example!
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - It is well known that the Sister Islands are treated badly and for the most part, ignored by the Tortola based Government of the Virgin Islands (VI).
'NDP has history of doing this' - Julio S. Henry on political memes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Julio S. Henry is adding his voice to the conversation surrounding the use of malicious social media memes in the 2019 Virgin Islands (VI) elections season, that viciously attack political candidates and their family members in a bid to gain political mileage.
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