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September 11th, 2023
‘UK come here implemented a crack of bullsh*t!’- L. Allen Wheatley

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary Mr L. Allen Wheatley has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of imposing laws on the Virgin Islands (VI), which have put the local contract order system in a financial quagmire, and has resulted in delayed school repairs in the territory.

September 2nd, 2019
Governor’s rejection of PSC recommendation on PS an insult to VI- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Saying his phone has been blowing up since Friday, August 30, 2019 after it was announced that there was a shakeup in Permanent Secretaries of Government, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he wants the public to know that Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert went against the recommendation of the Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding the appointments.

May 30th, 2017
Premier insults Opposition: 'Go do your own research on Bills'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was at the continuation of the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly on Monday May 29, 2017 that sparks flew.

July 30th, 2016
Who will be the new Miss BVI 2016/17?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- This year’s Emancipation Festival has already been dubbed a flop as participation is at an all-time low, with many calls in some quarters to boycott the event as the public is very turned off by the childish behaviour of the controversial Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron V. Walwyn, a Territorial At Large Member.

July 26th, 2016
Hon Walwyn flayed on Facebook for insulting Opposition Leader

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The decision by Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn to strike Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) from the programme for the Opening of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival at the last minute on July 25, 2016 has been met with shock and disgust by many on Facebook.

July 5th, 2015
After snubbing him, NDP to honour political giant Ralph T. O’Neal OBE!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After abruptly dissolving the House of Assembly (HoA) on May 1, 2015 without allowing political giant and first Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE to say farewell while a sitting member, the National Democratic Party (NDP) has come to the people with a motion to give the former Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman the title of ‘Member Emeritus’.

September 2nd, 2013
Insult to raise seaport tax on Emancipation Day – Resident

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government’s decision to impose an increase on the seaport tax for residents of the Virgin Islands on the anniversary of Emancipation Day is being viewed as an insult by at least one member of the community.

February 12th, 2013
Guyanese granted $10k bail for alleged assault

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Guyana national Sydney King, 54, appeared before the Magistrate’s court today February 12, 2013 following an alleged altercation between himself and another driver on April 10, 2012 at Little Dix Hill.

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