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‘We will resist you taking over’ VI- Bishop Cline reiterates to UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Influential clergyman and Virgin Islander Bishop John I. Cline has expressed that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) is leading towards direct rule over the Virgin Islands or its finances but will not succeed without a strong fight from the people of this territory, a movement he is ready and capable of promoting.
UK PM snubs Scotland’s First Minister; Dodges questions on Scottish independence
EDINBURGH, Scotland- It is not only the [British] Virgin Islands’ aspirations for self-determination that is being strongly resisted by the United Kingdom (UK) Government but also the wishes for independence by Scotland.
Tales from Tortola- Part V: Up yea mighty people
Thomas C. Famous
“Didn’t my people before me slave for this country?” Bob Marley
Over the course of the last 500 years of European colonial oppression, persons throughout the Caribbean have taken up arms or more recently, placards, against unjust and inhumane policies.
I have resisted Media & Opposition pressure to intervene- Governor Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When John S. Duncan OBE came to the Virgin Islands as the United Kingdom appointed Governor in August 2014, he fell out of favour with the people, the media and the Government of the Day just after about a year in office.
Continuing pain of political oppression & social racism
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Can century-old problems be solved by creating ‘New Blacks?
All lives are Sacred – some mother’s child - and the natural joy of celebrating contributions made by Persons during their lives is far greater than any comfort we may find in mourning those lost in untimely deaths… Recently France took centre stage in another cruel drama of Deadly Social Unrest - my Sympathy goes out to them and all Victims of Violence across the World.
Horse Owners Association makes use of grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the VI Horse Owners Association, Mrs Karen Smith-Aaron has disclosed that persons have taken advantage of the remaining $5000 left of a grant handed to the association to develop the sport of horse racing locally.
Bring it on! – BVIHSA Chairman fearless about Tech challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), John I. Cline, minced no words in throwing his full support behind the Authority’s newly introduced Health Information System, CELLMA.