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‘Let us stand up & fight for our country’ & constitutional rights- Lorna E. Tom
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Virgin Islander who is not shy to express her views on happenings in the territory, Lorna E. Tom, has warned that the territory is at a critical juncture in its history, where the fundamental rights and values enshrined in the constitution are slipping away from the grasp of the new generation.
‘I cry for those who are colonised around the world’- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated calls for the end to colonialism around the world, especially for places like the [British] Virgin Islands.
‘We must never assist the colonialists’ to take away freedom- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A son of the Virgin Islands soil who has always advocated for the empowerment of locals and persons of African descent, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka, has warned Virgin Islanders to be wary not to facilitate nations that once enslaved our ancestors to make a repeat of history.
Emancipation Day in the Caribbean Region
Thomas C. Famous
As we look around our beloved Caribbean region, we see many things that have changed due to Covid 19. Less tourists, less work, hotels closed, all leading to mass unemployment, as never seen before in recent times.
Can too much ‘freedom’ hurt?
By Sandra Phillip Hodge (Victorious Moms Mentorship Outreach)
“Freedom” is the buzzword all around us at this time. The whole length and breadth of the Caribbean is in a celebration mode; and it is all about freedom…Freedom, or emancipation from chattel slavery which ended the dreaded plantation-slave existence of the majority of the people who populated this region.
‘We have no choice but to become more self-reliant’- Premier Fahie
By Chassidy M. Leonard
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- “Our freedom and autonomy and all that we have built around us are the fruits of long, hard fought struggles to reclaim our dignity and survive,” Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) reminded as the Virgin Islands observed Territory Day on July 1, 2019.
Our right to march supports our freedom not to march
Alred C. Frett
Let your Voice be heard and stand for something or fall for anything:
We have passed the day of decision whether or not to march against the UK’s ‘Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill Amendment’ as it affects the VI… As a supporter of freedom of expression including peaceful protest, I have no problem marching anywhere and anytime provided it is done in the greater interest of the People and not for promoting special interest and personal agendas.
‘Festival is not to jump & whine up’- Radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Callers to the ‘3D Show’ radio programme, hosted by Doug Wheatley on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday July 7, 2017 expressed their concerns about the Virgin Islands people not celebrating the Emancipation festival for its true meaning.
When 9/11 still affects us locally & internationally
Alred C. Frett
9/11 & Relics from 15-Years ago:
America commemorates 15-years since 9/11 and to those who never cared it seems such a long time while for those who shared the Loss and Agony it seems like Yesterday… 9/11 is a Tragedy that happened so quickly but lingers so long that it brought out the best and worst in us and continues to result in the loss of so many innocent Lives that we should always remember not to forget.
Are we there yet?
By Thomas C. Famous
Are we there yet? This is a question frequently asked by persons on a journey to a place not yet known to them.