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Scores turn out to Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Jr Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries, Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) says solutions will come for the issues facing Paraquita Bay in areas of agriculture, as scores of persons turned out for the Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition and Market 2024 hosted at the estate.
Gov’t invites tenders for coastal defence & civil works @ Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the supply and placement of rock revetment, construction of gravity walls; construction of sidewalks, curbs and slipper drains at Carrot Bay on Tortola.
Deputy Governor threatens legal action over Mika Barry claims he is Gov’t Official 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has threatened legal action against the persons behind the controversial Mika Barry episodes on Facebook, after it was alleged on the most recent episode that he is Government Official #1.
UPDATE: USVI woman who allegedly drowned her daughter arrested
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— As he wrapped up his remarks during Monday’s Government House press briefing, US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A, Bryan Jr disclosed a key piece of information in the recent death of a 9-year old girl.
Removal of Order in Council continues to be the cry of VI – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the Virgin Islands continues to advocate for the removal of the Order in Council which remains in place to suspend parts of the VI’s constitution should the government fail to bring about reform as recommended by a retired UK judge.
The Premier ‘believes he is the supreme leader’- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator and Eighth District Representative Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has accused Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of acting like a “supreme leader” and ignoring the laws of the territory.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
Skelton-Cline predicts winners for D1-D8 in VI’s 2023 elections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Controversial pastor and radio show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline on April 4, 2023, shared his predictions for the winners of the 2023 elections, which is considered one of the most important elections in the Virgin Islands, being on the heels of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the implementation of CoI reforms and the threat of suspension of the constitution by the United Kingdom (UK).