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VINO responds to pro-govt news site’s article on apology to Minister!

Virgin Islands News Online, now the number one (1) online news site in the Virgin Islands media market, continues to be attacked by the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Myron V. Walwyn in the House of Assembly and a pro-government news site BVI Platinum news. There were some inappropriate blogs posted against Mr. Walwyn in error and the news site had no objections in removing them and issuing an apology- something very routine in the media business. Image: VINO
Statement by Advance Marketing and Professional Services to article on pro-government news site, BVI Platinum, on apology to Minister for Education and Culture

We are not surprised that yet again an online news site that many regard as a pro-government propaganda machine, BVI Platinum News, has seen it fit to make news on a routine media incident.

Virgin Islands News Online continues to take its responsibilities in the media market very seriously and that is why today we can boast of being the number one online news site.

We are aware of the relationship between both Myron V. Walwyn and the pro-government online news site BVI Platinum and so its article about an apology was expected.

It is no secret that many regard Mr. Walwyn as a very divisive figure in Virgin Islands’ politics and because our news site has cemented our reputation for high standards and being fair and balanced, we continue to give the Minister for Education and Culture fair and objective coverage.

Whenever he is covered on Virgin Islands News Online, regardless of what the articles are about, Mr. Walwyn attracts a lot of attention via blogs, as most often he says and proposes polices that many readers and observers regard as controversial.   

Over a one-year period many of the site’s readers have blogged comments at stories relating to Mr. Walwyn that were not the views of Virgin Islands News Online or its management and staff and some of them, which both sides agreed, were not  appropriate but inadvertently posted.

For that we had no objections in removing such blogs and issuing an apology to Mr. Walwyn. In fact we would have done this for any citizen and because of our professional disposition we continue to disassociate ourselves with any inappropriate comments from the public posted on Virgin Islands News Online.

Attacks on the media

It appears that the pro-government news site BVI Platinum delights, like Mr. Walwyn, in attacking VINO, however, we will continue to set the record straight as many continue to call, phone, e-mail, text and come into our newsroom expressing their unwavering support for our news site and endorse the high level of professional journalism and investigative reporting we have come to be known for.

While we have information about default judgments won against two other media houses and some interesting information on the same pro-government online news site, now pretending to be self righteous including where they themselves allegedly had to make an apology and major corrections to an article, we choose not to use this information to get at anyone.

Furthermore, there have been some scandalous, libelous and unfortunate allegations circulating on the internet for months about one of BVI Platinum’s staff; however, we have stayed clear of such claims since we strongly believe that any attack against one media house is an attack against all.

We continue to say thanks to the many readers, advertisers and our media partners locally, regionally and internationally for their steadfast and consistent support. We are humbled and will continue to maintain the high level of professionalism in the news business.

53 Responses to “VINO responds to pro-govt news site’s article on apology to Minister!”

  • good (12/08/2013, 12:35) Like (23) Dislike (25) Reply
    Vino I am glad that you cleared this up.
  • mother hen (12/08/2013, 12:36) Like (14) Dislike (25) Reply
    Platinum has yet to learn their lessons, today for me tomorrow for you!
    • Sicko (12/08/2013, 16:08) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      Did anyone see Platinum article and the blogs M...n. talking about? That man needs help
  • ... (12/08/2013, 12:38) Like (20) Dislike (41) Reply
    HAHA! Platinum are hypocrites I work for a law firm and they have gotten threatened with a lawsuit and amended a story with apology.
  • Turtle Dove (12/08/2013, 12:41) Like (27) Dislike (16) Reply
    What about the number of blogs from MVW against VINO and Fraser? Ayo talk that!!!!
  • Bvi man (12/08/2013, 12:43) Like (18) Dislike (33) Reply

    VINO leave Myron to god and the voters stop beating up yourself!!!

    • anyty (12/08/2013, 16:11) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some elected members mostly NDP are too small minded and backwards! They need to live in the real world and not in Disney Land as this is the norms folks to criticize political leaders!
  • xxxxxxxx (12/08/2013, 12:44) Like (24) Dislike (20) Reply
    Thanks for this vino I stop going on Platinum so long but just went there and could see half those negative blogs from one man MVW!!!! does he not get time to run the Ministry?????
    • kee it real (12/08/2013, 17:19) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      \Myron relax this war with VINO you will lose hands down even in the courts
  • yes we can (12/08/2013, 13:05) Like (19) Dislike (19) Reply
    ...the man head good...who disrespect people more than MW? He is the reason the people thinks the HOA is a circus and Jerry Springer how he defame people, because he has immunity from a big fat law suit.
  • What a ting (12/08/2013, 13:07) Like (5) Dislike (38) Reply
    No one can dispute that Platinum is the NDP propaganda machine site. When you look at articles with Fraser, Fahie, or Willock name in them the blogs are always negative (we done know half of them are from MVW) but when it’s about NDP it’s always positive. But leave he and Platinum their day is coming
  • Upheld (12/08/2013, 13:13) Like (3) Dislike (18) Reply
    Not looking forward to Myron and he dramma, mi nah lie
    • ----------------- (12/08/2013, 16:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hmm, it continues to peek my interest how Myron is always over this 1 news site...can someone answer me.
      • DADDY FRIDAY (12/08/2013, 19:01) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        The big man JW must have loads of potential why the sick Minister and their gang of paid blogers live on the NDP site bloging piss. It only can be sum up to be pure jealousy!!!
    • farmer brown (12/08/2013, 16:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      You all should try to stop CNN and BBC from airing the stuff we see everyday. Go on some of the other news sites down island and see the names they call elected people its the norm Myron get over it
  • polo (12/08/2013, 13:16) Like (5) Dislike (22) Reply
    VINO you must understand how desperate the child tis, It's just he against the clock.
    • ta ta (12/08/2013, 15:45) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      These people who want to silent the media, should move to the middle east, North Kieran or Zimbabwe> The BVI is still a free society, and we need the media to know what's going on in our daily lives
  • scarface (12/08/2013, 13:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    'Every dog has his day"
    • tears (12/08/2013, 15:28) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
      I can't believe that this guy is a Minister in the NDP government. No wonder the country is the way it is and people want the NDP gone. When he should be doing his work on behalf of the people he reading blogs and bloging...Gosh man I cry for my country!!
    • @ dog day (12/08/2013, 15:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      some will get more than a day especially when they evil like some of deeds politicians
  • ooooo (12/08/2013, 13:18) Like (3) Dislike (45) Reply
    i wonder if that minister already completed the repairs to the carrot bay school?
    • one eye (12/08/2013, 19:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      the NDP Govt and Myron squandered our trust that is why we blog to express our views
  • Politics (12/08/2013, 13:31) Like (19) Dislike (51) Reply
    I am very proud of VINO for having the balls to apologize and it gives me more motivation to read and advertise with them. As for Mr. Walwyn he got nerve!!! who throw more insults at people than him? And I find it funny (no pond intended) that he is the only politician complaining about the media... seems like he got something to hide!
    • who to blame (12/08/2013, 15:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

      By the way, a lot of the blogs written on the NDP blue site bashing VINO, is from MVW and cons*ltant who is responsible for posting most of them what a shame what a shame!

      • Fat Head (12/08/2013, 19:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        if the man cannot take the blogs (BVI news seem to be the hartest on he) then he needs to gave up office
  • Missing Link (12/08/2013, 13:44) Like (2) Dislike (56) Reply
    I see a lot of people on the blue government site chatting nonsense about VINO (most from MVW) as if public figures are exempt from fair criticism.

    That minister working hard trying to intermediate VINO and other media sites while he could go into the House of Assembly and talk pure foolishness against the ordinary people!
  • long look me come from (12/08/2013, 14:27) Like (3) Dislike (61) Reply
    I don't think there's been a month pass when that one Minister has not attack vino just trying to get at the esteem one. Not sure why he so jealous of the young man who continues to be a shining light and role model to many in the BVI.

    Myron got in government and he seems still not happy with himself. Maybe he needs his head examied as only some sick puppy could behave this way...but there must be more in the morta...election hurry come
    • ccc (12/08/2013, 15:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      People and Government of the British Virgin Island, what we should be worrying about and coming to grip with is to address the financial hardship of most people, crime in the BVI and finding jobs for the youths.

      Myron each week has some distraction from the real issues
      • THIEF CC (12/08/2013, 17:26) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        its one thing to write your own blogs government site but lawd ah mussy get your own screen names over there. What a set of desperate moo moo VINO take them to court over that for I do not blog on there site ....,SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME
  • virgin gorda (12/08/2013, 15:18) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply

    but who the hell he think he is that the public should not blog on he???struppppsss arogun p*nk

  • BOL (12/08/2013, 15:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yawning...
    • POPE (12/08/2013, 16:01) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      PLATINUM will never be able to hold a light to VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWS ONLINE AND THE MINSITER CANNOT WALK IN JW SHOES NOW OR EVER!!
    • BED TIME (13/08/2013, 15:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      THEN GO TO BED AND WE DO NOT WANT TO SMELL YOUR BREATH
  • tell the trtuth (12/08/2013, 15:48) Like (3) Dislike (28) Reply
    I made the mistake of going over to read the comments on Platinum page only to discover the silly article calling VINO names and trying to fool the people. The apology was for blogs not for any story they did!
  • zoe (12/08/2013, 15:55) Like (4) Dislike (46) Reply
    a million Dislikes for comments with sense. Wow! Amazing! Simply Amazing! I must say the NDP paid bloggers cannot stay off VINO BAM
    • legal (12/08/2013, 19:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      I will no longer be associated and support NDP and Platinum a set of people that is seen as arrogant, spiteful, lazy and neglectful and month after month with the same old, dull, tired boring lines against the people and the media…
    • @ Zoe (12/08/2013, 21:41) Like (3) Dislike (21) Reply
      It's not a single soul but that disgraceful Minister from Antigua pressing the “DISLIKE” button on them positive blogs about vino. That boy is soooooooo sickening and need to take his medication. I don't know how anybody could work with him...Dr. Smith bell that cat as he will be your down fall.... Yuck to his jealous nasty ways!!!!
    • disliker (13/08/2013, 08:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I have been disliking everything and I have yet to receive a dime. You all over here, are ridiculous. You are too blind to see what is happening.
  • question (12/08/2013, 16:20) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    how come when the VIP members get all kinds of nasty bogs from paid NDP blogers they never request an apology? things that make you want to go hummmmmmmmmmmmmm
  • Comment (12/08/2013, 16:39) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    But read the comments again,this will never stop the electorate from voicing their opinions.
    • Quwwn Mary (12/08/2013, 19:11) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I know for sure it eats MVW and SB belly out every time there is a positive blogs about this intelligent progressive news site and the people endorse the good works of the Esteem one….eat your heart out Mr. Minister he is more popular and love by the people than you!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HE HE HE HE!!!!
    • dead man (12/08/2013, 21:44) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      That silly antigun cowbird could press dislike all day and night, WE THE PEOPLE LOVE VINO!!!!
  • best (12/08/2013, 17:15) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    HATS OFF TO VINO AGAIN FOR ALWAYS DEFENDING THE CAUSE AND SETTING THE MEDIA STANDARDS
  • Village Girl (12/08/2013, 19:05) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    I see why they want to kill VINO. Them got all the readers, advertisers and hot news
  • Gosh man!! (12/08/2013, 21:01) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    How come Myron do not jump on BVI NEWS??? There blogs are 10 times worst than VINO if you ask me!!!! It’s clear even to Ray Charles that his real beef is with VINO and by extension Mr. Willock and has absolutely nothing to do with media in the BVI.
  • Really (12/08/2013, 21:59) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    WHO CARES
  • the rock (13/08/2013, 06:18) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    VINO you doing good by having your positive impact on the country. Just read the story on the blue site and it’s so obvious MVW and his blogging crew got his few bloggers out repeating themselves under different names...why he so desperate???? what he wants from you?
  • Lait 521 (13/08/2013, 06:48) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Typical Platinum causing confusion, what is new around here? So impress VINO clear things up as the apology was for the blogs not for any story done by the news site!!! When I want laugh and melee and the latest gossip Platinum is the place to go. For some reason the reporters behind it is proud of their one sided articles.
  • move on.com (13/08/2013, 09:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I heard Mr. Willock n the morning ride show the guy is brilliant!
  • book smart (13/08/2013, 14:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    do not mess with VINO
  • bills (13/08/2013, 19:19) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Leave them vino the world is a circle they will come around!
  • pay day (15/08/2013, 07:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This guy is Myron is a joke. He spent the last 20 months in office doing nothing but beating up on the media and spending 100 G (that we know about) on a dinner… We can see right through his red eyes that he is a fake.
  • brain child (16/08/2013, 05:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    I had time to sit yesterday and read the story against the mighty mighty VINO on the ndp site…it’s so obvious that the frog faced menace was on the loose from computer to computer!...feel sorry for him what will he do after the elections????



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