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Opposition Leader had ‘zero reason’ to back out of press conference with Premier- Carvin Malone
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Mr Carvin Malone has blasted the Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) for not honouring the invitation of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to join him at the Monday, January 8, 2024, Press Conference.
VI & other territories pledge to work together @OT Finance Ministers meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The importance of working together as jurisdictions on issues of “critical importance”, including financial issues, was highlighted at a virtual meeting of Overseas Territories (OT) Finance Ministers on July 26, 2021.
OTs ‘well positioned for ministerial engagement with UK’- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Overseas Territories (OTs) of the United Kingdom (UK) are well positioned for ministerial engagement with the UK later this year, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
Caribbean Solidarity
By Thomas C. Famous
“Solidarity”
“Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.”
What does that mean during a pandemic?
47th BVI Spring Regatta set to welcome some 60 yachts
NANNY CAY, VI- The organisers and supporters of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival hosted by Nanny Cay have always stood firm and optimistic that the 47th edition of this much-loved regatta would take place over Easter as planned, and so it will.
USVI joins US & world in Women’s March against Donald J. Trump
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERKSTED, St Croix, USVI- — The scenes around the world — and especially in US cities where, collectively, millions gathered from Chicago to the nation’s capital in protest of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump — were stunning.
Best & worst of times
Thomas C. Famous
“It was the best of times it was the worst of times”- Charles Dickens
Contrary to the wishes of many, December 2, 2016 is a day that will never be erased from the psyche of any Bermudian or resident of Bermuda. No matter what perspective one takes, the events of that day will never unseen.
Black & White solidarity
By Thomas C. Famous
On the early evening of July 7, 2016 I witnessed something first hand that brought a shock to my head and tears to my eyes.