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The Road to War: the changing face of capital
By Dickson C. Igwe
The very nature of the modern capitalist model that has existed from the time of the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s, with markets and profits managed by a bourgeoisie capitalist class, is changing.
Premier Wheatley refutes alleged gov’t complacency w Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has come out to clarify allegations surrounding the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.
‘Birth tourism' violates US Immigration law & will not be permitted- US Embassy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, has issued a renewed advisory to Caribbean nationals regarding the misuse of non-immigrant visas, particularly in relation to “birth tourism.”
Barge to export derelict vehicles arriving soon- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory is one step closer to being relieved of the issue of derelict vehicles.
Motion of No Confidence passing in HoA 'very unlikely'- Hons Skelton & Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Members Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) have both said the chances of the Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) are slim.
Gov’t owes millions to vendors; Delays unacceptable- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A heated exchange erupted in the House of Assembly (HoA) on June 5, 2025, as Opposition Member Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) raised the alarm over a ballooning fiscal deficit and the government's mounting unpaid bills to vendors, questioning whether the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is taking the situation seriously enough.
Simulation maritime incident exercise conducted @ Pier Park
WICKKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI- As part of ongoing national training and disaster preparedness efforts by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, a Maritime Emergency Exercise took place at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park this morning, June 5, 2025.
'Heritage claims civil servants barred from protesting; Deputy Gov says not so
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has debunked claims made by Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka 'Heritage' that public officers were barred from attending a planned protest on Monday, June 2, 2025.
VI men lose 3-nil to Dominica in FIFA WC Qualifier
ROSEAU, Dominica- The Virgin Islands (VI) National Men’s team suffered a 3-nil defeat in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Dominica on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
HLSCC signs groundbreaking MOU with Richmond American University London
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Richmond American University London.
Regional police commissioners commit to combat gun & gang violence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- In recognition of the devastating impact of gun and gang crimes across Caribbean communities, Police Commissioners in the Caribbean have committed to combat the scourge via different strategies.
Nyron A. Erickson to be laid to rest Saturday, June 7, 2025
WEST END, Tortola, VI- CEO of West Bank Records Mr Nyron A. Erickson aka ‘NY’, who was gunned down at Freshwater Pond on Tortola on Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Lucas A. Findlay of Joyce Samuel Primary wins 2025 Spelling Bee
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Lucas Anton Findlay of the Joyce Samuel Primary School has won the 2025 Inter-Primary School Spelling Bee.
VI Gov’t has $5M in failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, as of April 30, 2025, had five million, thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven dollars in the now failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.
Police investigating reports of gunshots @ Tortola nightclub
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire at a nightclub on Tortola on Saturday night, May 31, 2025.
Many issues raised by protestors ‘already being addressed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged the protest action in Road Town by a handful of persons on June 2, 2025, and the formal submission of a letter outlining longstanding and critical national concerns.
Education Ministry taking proactive steps in light of US student visa restrictions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is taking proactive steps in response to US President Donald J. Trump’s student visa restrictions.
11 inmates graduate from HMP's Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut have received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.
‘We are laying the groundwork for a maritime trade corridor’ with St Maarten- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to reduce its dependence on the US market and position itself as a proactive participant in regional integration and economic resilience, the Virgin Islands continues to explore trade opportunities with certain countries, including Sint Maarten and the Dominican Republic.
Closure of BVIPA offices & warehouses in observance of Whit Monday
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Whit Monday, the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 9 June 2025.
President Trump & the Crown of Rehoboam
Alred C. Frett
Getting Lost to Find Ourselves:
Day after day, we face contradicting Realities, but we are not supposed to speak out, because our Customs, Traditions and Laws of Convenience, require that we abandon our own judgement, and accept the false and misleading interpretations of those in positions of Authority... As a result, we make alibis and excuses for our Gods and Leaders, instead of holding them accountable, for promises they fail to deliver.
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VI-UK relationship ‘remains on an unsustainable course’- E. Benito Wheatley
DILI, Timor-Leste: “We remain open to a positive relationship with the UK, but as it stands now, the relationship remains on an unsustainable course.”
Solution to VI’s water issue a ‘no-brainer’- Hon Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- If the National Democratic Party (NDP) is given another chance at running the territory, fixing the water supply issue is a must.
Police officers taking governor to court over ‘very intrusive’ vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Welfare Association (PWA), led by its President Mr Sean A. McCall, has moved to the courts over the controversial vetting process required of law enforcement officers.
VI Icon Awards nominees announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nominees for the 2025 Virgin Islands Icon Awards were revealed on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Public protest flops with handful of supporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A public protest at the roundabout in Road Town organised by the owner of Tola Radio VI, Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’, saw approximately eight persons carrying placards and speaking out against living conditions in the Virgin Islands this morning, June 2, 2025.
Methodist Church BVI Circuit celebrates Pentecost with Revival Services and March of Witness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Methodist Church BVI Circuit joyfully announces a dynamic week of revival services in celebration of Whit, culminating in a March of Witness and fellowship gathering on Whit Monday, June 9, 2025. This year’s theme is “Refuelling the Revival: Rekindling the Faith,” drawn from Revelation 2:1-5.
VI competing in U21 ECVA Beach Volleyball C/ship in St Kitts!
FRIGATE BAY, St Kitts & Nevis- The Virgin Islands Volleyball Association is sending four volleyball athletes to participate in the ECVA U21 Men & Women Beach Volleyball Championship.
2 foreign nationals sentenced in USVI for immigration-related offenses
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— In two separate federal cases, a Dominican Republic man and a Brazilian woman were sentenced last week in St. Thomas for immigration-related offenses following investigations led by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction Agents (CBP-MIA).
Hundreds turn out for Spanish Mother's Day Concert
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Spanish Mother’s Day was celebrated in a big way with the annual Spanish Mother’s Day Concert held on May 25, 2025.
4 BVIAA staff complete aviation training programmes
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is celebrating a major milestone in staff development, as four team members have successfully completed aviation training programmes.
Dakarai L. Wheatley-Adams & K’Meeya A. Chung crowned Mr & Miss HLSCC 2025
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Dakarai L. Wheatley-Adams and Miss K’Meeya A. Chung have won the titles of Mr & Miss H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), respectively.
Upper Main Street switches to 2-Way traffic today, June 1, 2025
MAIN STREET, Tortola VI- Today, June 1, 2025, has seen the return of two-way traffic along Upper Main Street- from the cemetery at Joe’s Hill to the Creque’s Building on Fleming Street-in Road Town, Tortola.
UPDATE: ‘We have not peddled back, we have legal avenues ’-DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another turn of events over the Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and the former Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Lorna Stevens, Elmore Stoutt High School Wall prosecution, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, is not backing down.
Martoni A.K. Nisbett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young man has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
D9 Rep debunks claims about no ambulance on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amid claims there is no ambulance on Virgin Gorda, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has proven those claims as unfounded.
Karelynne Jimenez & Aiden Thompson win Mosquito Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Karelynne Jimenez took first place in the art competition while Aiden Thompson had the top poetry submission as part of the Environmental Health Division’s Caribbean Mosquito Awareness competition.
Kaelyaah Liburd & Jaleel J.N. Croal break NR @ NCAA event
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, USA- Two Track and Field athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) have set new national records at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships First-Round in Jacksonville, Florida.
USVI: Gov. & Lt. Gov. among top-paid in US
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands governor and lieutenant governor now rank among the highest-paid chief executives in the United States, following the implementation of salary increases recommended by the V.I. Public Officials Compensation Commission (VIPOCC). Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr.’s salary rose from $150,000 to $192,000, while Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach now earns $168,000—placing them 10th and 5th nationwide, respectively, among their counterparts.
New beneficial-ownership policy framework set for June rollout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands will move into the implementation phase of its draft Policy on Rights of Access to the Register of Beneficial Ownership in June 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed.
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