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February 22nd, 2023
Is this the last Black History Month for the VI?

Alred C. Frett

Fairness between Locking up Trump or Freeing Andrew:

As we exit February, Black History Month - the Shortest Month – Our History has always been hidden or distorted in order to disadvantage us and benefit others... At home and abroad, we remain under threats to keep us in ignorance, as we pretend to hear without making the effort to listen and learn... As a Consequence, our very survival requires a supply of Truth for the Youth and Redemption for the Elders.

February 26th, 2021
20 ‘pandemic heroes’ to be honoured @ NLBC’s Heroes’ Sunday Service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands being able to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic to the point where there is currently no recorded case of COVID-19 in the territory did not come by accident but by an intentional and effective plan that saw various departments and entities working systematically to keeping the territory safe.

February 11th, 2021
VI encouraged to fully embrace Black History Month

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Quoting the legendary political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator Marcus M. Garvey, who said a people without knowledge of the past history and their origin and their culture is like a tree without roots and that it cannot stand, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has encouraged the Virgin Islands to

February 26th, 2020
Black History Month is more than dashikis & head wraps

Moleto A. Smith Jr

A few days ago, my wife and I ran into a few good friends over dinner and entertainment by great local musicians. They recently returned from Africa where they visited “The Door of No Return” in Ghana.

February 15th, 2019
And the truth shall set you free!

By Sandra P. Hodge

There’s a Bible verse that I often use to remind myself whenever I find myself doubting the things I want to believe: “Without faith, it is impossible to please [God], for he who comes to God must believe that He is…” (Hebrews 11:6)

March 1st, 2018
Wakanda fever? RiteWay staff don African attire

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Staff of RiteWay Food Markets in Pasea Estate, Tortola was observed yesterday, February 28, 2018 decked out in African wear, prompting our news reporter to find out whether the Black Panther or Wakanda fever was spreading in the Virgin Islands.

February 28th, 2018
A Black History Month message against using hurricanes to rob us

Alred C. Frett

It’s over 6-months since Hurricane Irma destroyed Satellite Dishes, toppled Radio Towers and severed our On-Air connections but thanks to VINO my views were kept alive via ‘Truth for the Youth’ Articles. These Hurricanes dropped us in a time zone of Natural and man-made disasters and along with the forces of evil and Impediments we encountered, I applaud your ability to survive in what is ‘our worst of times’.

February 12th, 2018
'Irma brought out resilience of people like hurricane of 1819' – Paul A. Peart

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To celebrate Black History month, the African Studies Klub (ASK) held its tenth annual wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, February 4, 2018 behind Craft Alive in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola. Tribute was paid to the ancestors who lost their lives during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

February 28th, 2017
Will Blacks over-come before Christ returns?

Alred C. Frett

Prison should never be the Mantra of our History:

For Centuries Christians have been saying ‘Christ soon come’ and Descendants of Slaves have been saying ‘We shall overcome’… However, we are now in the last days of Black History Month 2017 and in desperation Persons are crying out for these fulfillments more and more only to find them less likely as reality dawns and Leaders still glorify Slavery in Dress, Songs and Customs.

February 16th, 2017
Attach yourself to purpose not people – Hon Andrew A. Fahie

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Attendants of the special service for Black History Month held by the Zion Hill Methodist Church’s Senior Choir on the Western End of Tortola on Sunday February 12, 2017 were challenged by Opposition Leader and First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie to attach themselves to purpose and not to people.

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