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April 5th, 2022
‘I envision Paraquita Bay to be a mini zoo’ - Bevin S. George

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Political activist and co-host of the National Democratic Party (NDP) radio show, NDP Radio, Mr Bevin S. George has proposed radical agricultural development for the Paraquita Bay area and for Agriculture week in the Virgin Islands (VI).

March 22nd, 2022
Rising fuel costs: 'VI may have to start utilising donkeys again'– Akeem R. Pickering

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Acting Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Mr Akeem R. Pickering said Virgin Islanders may have to resort to utilising domestic animals for transportation in the face of the rising cost of fuel occurring globally due to the war caused by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

February 22nd, 2022
'We are not fools! Speak from facts!' – Caller to Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A caller to the NDP Radio show held last night, February 21, 2022, called out Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) on what he felt were untruths being spoken during the show about the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.

October 5th, 2021
‘Best they loose the sheep & goats in Farmers' Market'- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his string of criticisms against the sitting government, the man who has said he is ready to be the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has warned of “smoke and mirrors” come elections season.

April 20th, 2021
Lack of confidentiality by police a hindrance to crime solving- caller

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A male caller to NDP Radio aired on ZBVI 780 AM last night, April 19, 2021, wants the government to review its policy on child discipline because he believes the lack of discipline is contributing to the rising crime in the territory.

February 23rd, 2021
‘We have to get our children back in school’– Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Fahie administration to now transition the territory’s educational system to full-time schooling and away from the hybrid learning initiative which he says has served its time.

November 3rd, 2020
Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise.

June 25th, 2019
EPE pass mark adjusted to 'align with school standards’ - Hon Natalio D. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in an official statement today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, moved to provide context and a rationale behind his decision to lower the pass requirement of the Exit Proficiency Examination (EPE) in the territory, adding that the move comes not with an aim to lower the quality of education but rather to align the exam to the standards set by the school.

May 7th, 2019
Where did the $$ go? Caller disappointed in Gov’t for past 4 years

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been well over two months that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government was booted from office by the Virgin Islands electorate; however, the people continue to voice their dissatisfaction of the former administration.

March 20th, 2018
‘We are not going to tolerate students fighting’ – Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the brawl of three female students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Monday March 19, 2018 at RiteWay in Pasea Estate, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), Minister for Education and Culture, urged parents to speak to their children about conducting themselves accordingly after school.

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