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Temporary Road Closure
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) wishes to inform he public that the Fish Bay public road is closed temporarily today, September 7, 2024, due to an oil spill on the road.
Statistical Data Drives Prosperity
By Dickson Igwe
The second of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
VI delegation to UK next week to include Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) next week, September 9 to 13, 2024, where meetings will be held with the newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughy, MP and others from across the new Parliament, to continue building a modern partnership with the UK based on mutual trust, respect, cultural understanding, and support.
7th anniversary of destructive Hurricane Irma today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was labelled as the hurricane of all hurricanes. Today, September 6, 2024, the Virgin Islands remember the destructive Hurricane Irma, which devastated the territory 7 years ago today.
Community meeting to address healthcare concerns on VG tomorrow
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- A community meeting to address concerns of residents with a focus on healthcare will be held on Virgin Gorda tomorrow, September 7, 2024.
VI edged by Cayman Islands in CONCACAF Nations League
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands- The Virgin Islands (VI) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Cayman Islands as the fourth edition of the CONCACAF Nations League got underway at the Truman Boden Sports Complex on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
'Some believe VI only doing well because it’s under UK'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said some people falsely believe the Virgin Islands (VI) being under the Union Jack is the only reason for its successes.
PVIM & NDP resume talk on a general election merger
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI-In their quest for power in the next general elections constitutionally due in 2027, meetings and backroom dealings have resumed between the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) on a possible merger.
Mr. David D Archer Jr. is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr. David D Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor while Governor Daniel Pruce is out of state.
Employers given October deadline to register with online work permit system
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development says it is moving to a fully digital work permit renewal system and is asking employers to register on the Labour Management System (LMS) by October 31, 2024.
Opposition hopeful @ least one gov't member would support Motion of No Confidence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has reminded that only one member of the government in the House of Assembly (HoA) is needed to support the Motion of No Confidence for it to be effective.
VG woman forced to think about living in car due to high rent costs- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said something has to be done about the high cost of rent mainly due to the exorbitant cost of insurance on mortgages in the territory.
Winair announces launch of winter schedule & expanding service to/from Martinique
SIMPSON BAY, St Maarten– Winair reveals its winter schedule, featuring new routes that will connect Fort de France, Martinique to newly added Winair destinations. With this growing network Winair will offer more opportunities to conveniently connect within the Caribbean region.
'Comprehensive' road works commence in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Motorists and residents of Sea Cows Bay will welcome the start of much needed road works in the community.
'We brought the Motion of No-Confidence at the right time'- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has expressed optimism that the United Kingdom will not activate the Order in Council that sits over the Virgin Islands following the Commission of Inquiry Report, but expressed disdain in the territory’s Premier and Minister of Finance for not giving Opposition legislators their due credit.
Premier should not get credit if Order in Council is lifted- Hon Skelton suggests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The real reason for the Opposition attempting to bring forward a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands on September 3, 2024, may have been to avoid the government from receiving credit in the event the Order in Council held in reserve is lifted.
USVI: Ex-Tourism Director files lawsuit citing nepotism & discrimination
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Alleging an entrenched pattern of discrimination and favoritism within the [US] V.I. Department of Tourism, former acting director of sales Kay Milliner-Kitchens has taken her grievances to the District Court of the Virgin Islands.
Applications open for Small Business Development Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for the Small Business Development Grant Programme, which was launched in August 2024.
Probe launched into circumstances surrounding death of Revovion A. Sprauve
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called the death of Mr Revovion A. Sprauve aka 'Bucky' over the weekend as hurtful.
Timing of No Confidence Motion ‘reveals a selfish desire for power’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blasted the planned Motion of No Confidence against him by the Opposition as lacking proper timing and another attempt at a power grab.
Opposition walks out as Premier objects to No Confidence Motion on Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government had an opportunity to start to settle into office in April 2023, the Opposition had promised Motions of No Confidence.
'Lack of funding' hurting VI- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, this morning, September 3, 2024, will see Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) bringing forth several reasons to attempt to validate this motion.
Decolonisation 'a matter exclusively for the people'- UN Special Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) has rated its visit to the Virgin Islands (VI) as successful.
Bria R. Guishard appointed General Manager of Long Bay Beach Resort
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI- After serving as Interim General Manager of Long Bay Beach Resort, Virgin Islander Bria R. Guishard has been confirmed to the post.
Police seize firearm & drugs in weekend operations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted a series of operations this past weekend, resulting in significant seizures and the arrest of an individual in possession of a prohibited firearm and drugs.
Opposition Leader to bring Motion of No Confidence against Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seen to many as a toothless tiger, Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is set to flex his muscles in a menacing way at the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, On September 3, 2024.
High migration, child poverty & crime threaten future of USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- “If there were ever a moment for us to stop and pivot, this is the moment.” That was the warning from Deanna James, president of the St. Croix Foundation, who recently apprised lawmakers of findings from the 2023 Kids Count Data Book.
Sports Minister congratulates Adaejah T. Hodge on historic win in Lima
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has congratulated Adaejah T. Hodge on her historic win at the World Athletics under 20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
Antonio Quammie is RCOT's $25K raffle winner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Antonio Quammie is twenty-five thousand dollars richer, after winning the Rotary Club of Tortola’s annual cash raffle on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
VI Premier wishes T&T a 'wonderful' Independence Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of its 62nd anniversary of Independence.
Premier Wheatley to petition OT Minister to lift Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) next week when he will, among other things, seek to get the reserved Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution removed.
St Croix woman gets over 3 years for Attempted Cocaine Trafficking
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Bianca Torres, a 35-year-old resident of St Croix, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison following her guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
‘There is still significant work to be done’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even while acknowledging that much progress has been made with regards to the implementation of reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands, Governor Daniel Pruce has noted that a lot is yet to be done.
Annette Layne cops 1st & 2nd in Hot Sauce Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize in the Hot Sauce Competition of $500 was won by Annette Layne, with her submission ‘Nia’s Pineapple Hot Sauce’ at Bamboushay Restaurant & Lounge on Friday night, August 30, 2024.
Trinidadian Lincoln E. Bobb tipped to be new Deputy Director of Trade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has hired on a two year contract Dr. Lincoln E. Bobb from Trinidad and Tobago to be the Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs.
Contract signed for works on VI Fire & Rescue Services HQ Tender Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An over one-million-dollar contract has been signed for improvement works on the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters' Tender Bay.
USVI: Governor Bryan calls for minimum wage increase
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is calling on the 35th Legislature to consider new legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Virgin Islands, stating that with inflation steadily rising, the current rate of $10.50 per hour is insufficient to meet the growing financial demands faced by residents.
CoI Reforms: 'Over 90% completed'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said forty-five out of the forty-eight or 94% of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations have been completed to date.
RCOT $25K cash raffle draw happening today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Rotary Club of Tortola twenty-five thousand dollars cash raffle will be held today, August 31, 2024, and proceeds will go towards supporting efforts for cancer treatment at BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Statistics is King
By Dickson C. Igwe
The first of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
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