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February 25th, 2025
Choosing between the walls of slavery & the balls of bravery

Alred C. Frett

When the Ditch for your Enemy becomes the Grave for Yourself:
Soon we will exit February... Whereas, in past years we would be celebrating Black History Month and Martin Luther King’s Speeches, somehow, these were replaced by Sounds of Sanctions, and Threats of Tariffs... Things are being done to our detriment, and the false Optimists are seated at the back of the boat, focused on where we have been, rather than the New Masters and destination of their Slave Ship.

July 3rd, 2024
Freedom? Who said the struggle was over?

Alred C. Frett

Holiday still only comes before Work & Reward in the Dictionary:

Just a word of caution… We have lived the Past and look forward to the Future, but for better or worse, all we have is here and now… Time moves on; Summer has arrived, Festive Season is here, and threats of Hurricanes are upon us, but before getting lost in sadness or celebrations, let us do the best we can while we can, in preparing as if another Hurricane Irma is on its way… Better we are safe than sorry.

November 28th, 2022
Governor Rankin out of VI as territory commemorates 1949 Great March

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands today, November 28, 2022, celebrates its historic pushback against the political system administered by the colonial power, the Great March of 1949, the King's representative is out of the Territory.

July 5th, 2022
Immigrants, it's time to 'get the hell out!'

Kenneth G. Gladstone

Not too long ago, a local Virgin Islands businessman was heard in a meeting of like-minds, which was broadcast live across social media, uttering blistering remarks about immigrants. The meeting was live without their knowing and the video went viral among immigrants. As you can imagine, his business declined dramatically as a result. He later offered his apology but to no avail.

September 20th, 2021
Pastor prays for employers to treat employees fairly, paying NHI, SS dues

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pastor of the Church of God of Holiness Calvin K. Mills has beseeched God to enable employers to treat their employees fairly and pay their Social Security and National Health Insurance dues.

August 17th, 2020
VI highly 'religious' yet the people are mean- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Popular radio talkshow host and pastor, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says although the Virgin Islands remains a highly religious society, the people are somehow mean towards each other and especially to outsiders.

August 1st, 2020
We can't run from 'knee on neck' metaphor - Dr Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Weeks after a cartoon by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) spark some outrage in the Virgin Islands, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Sowande Uhuru' said the death of George P. Floyd and the imagery surrounding his death is now symbolic of oppression.

June 13th, 2020
UK & Governor have 'knees on VI's collective neck'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling on all Virgin Islanders to get on the bandwagon and fight against injustices faced by people of colour following the George P. Floyd Jr killing in the USA, ZBVI 780am radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline said closer to home, the United Kingdom and Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert have their 'knees on VI's collective neck.'

June 10th, 2020
'Ask yourself why we never had a black Governor here' - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - On the heels of the George P. Floyd Jr killing, which sparked widespread civil unrest in the United States and around the world, Honestly Speaking moderator and social commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline said the remnants of institutional racism and colonial powers against people of colour are still present in the Virgin Islands (VI), starting with the Governor's Office.

January 15th, 2020
Christians are 'culprits @ destroying & oppressing' youths - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken and controversial social commentator in the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has lashed out at the local Christian community for what he called 'oppressive and manipulative' behaviours they continue to exhibit.

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