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October 18th, 2023
Critics of mosquito reduction strategy are ill-informed- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Green VI Bug Out programme, which began in July 2022, with the releasing of male mosquitos infected with Wolbachia bacteria, has come under criticism from a few residents of Virgin Gorda, including Jahnai L. Caul, a constant critic of District Nine initiatives.

February 17th, 2023
‘Order in Council is like a wolf outside your door’- Hon Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said he had the opportunity to speak to the Minister for Overseas Territories Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith during his recent visit to the Territory and is optimistic the Order in Council will be lifted, once the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to follow through on implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations as promised.

February 15th, 2023
Hon Fraser holding community meeting of ‘national significance’ tomorrow

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Constituents of the Third District and all residents of the Virgin Islands are being invited to a community meeting Third District Representative and Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has branded as of “national significance”.

November 4th, 2022
VI ‘dragging its feet’ on by-election for Fahie’s D1 seat– Vere H.E. Browne

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Vere H.E. Browne, who is a resident of the Third District of the Virgin Islands, has questioned why the government continues to 'drag its feet' on removing Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) from the House of Assembly and calling a by-election so the seat can be filled.

November 3rd, 2022
‘The Speaker can’t remove Fahie’- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine N. George-Massicote refused to accept leave of absence from First District Representative and former Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie, it led to anticipation that Hon Fahie would lose his seat and there would be a need for a by-election.

October 10th, 2022
Parent allegedly slaps phone out teacher’s hand @ Anegada school

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have appealed to the Government of National Unity to pay attention to the security and safety of teachers and administrative staff at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre.

March 7th, 2022
Phase 1 of Carrot Bay Sea Defence Project gets approval from community

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The first phase of the Carrot Bay Sea Defense Project is set to commence in a matter of weeks, now that the first phase of the multi-million dollar project has been given the green light by residents of that community.

February 19th, 2022
Residents urged to attend D7 Townhall meeting on Feb 23, 2022

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Residents of District 7 are being urged to attend a D7 Town Hall Style meeting set for February 23, 2022, hosted by District representative, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

October 28th, 2021
'I am very passionate' Jr Minister to Pastor who felt she was 'shouting'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has asserted that although her voice may be elevated, she was not shouting to resident clergyman Gregory George when she was responding to his questions at the community meeting held on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

September 10th, 2021
Opposition Leader says he is 'ready' to become Premier

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has promised his constituents that if he is elected into the office of Premier, he would not be a dictator.

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