Bags of cocaine estimated @ £90M washes up on UK beach
WALES, UK- Police in Wales in the United Kingdom (UK) are investigating how bags of cocaine, with a reported street value of up to £90 million, washed up on a beach on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Education Ministry wants conversations on re-imagining sector in VI– Hon deCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the aim of re-imagining the local education system, subject Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the Education Ministry is looking to devise a plan on how to integrate new learning strategies in the local system.
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 missing following boating accident near West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- WEST END, Tortola, VI- One person has died, and another person is still missing, following a boat accident near Steele Point Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022.
Ian death toll climbs to 67 in Florida
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The death toll from Hurricane Ian rose to 67 and power remained out to more than 860,000 homes and businesses across Florida on Sunday, October 2, 2022, four days after the Category 4 beast slammed ashore along the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast.
No Gov’t should take property from any Virgin Islander- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA says the ongoing issue regarding Ellis Thomas Downs must be properly addressed at the level of the Premier.
Many fires caused when stoves & ovens not monitored- Zebalon A. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work, as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8, 2022.
Former FS L. Allen Wheatley wants UN to observe execution of CoI reforms
EAST END, Tortola, VI – A Former Financial Secretary (FS) in the Virgin Islands, Mr L. Allen Wheatley wants the United Nations (UN) to send observers to the territory, as the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms are being implemented through a framework agreed to by the Government of Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the United Kingdom.
Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful VI will have elections in 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Talk show host and social commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful that the VI will get its General Elections within the constitutionally mandated 2023 timeline.
St. Croix man dead after shooting in STT housing community
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX — A 31-year-old man became the latest homicide victim on St. Croix after being shot in his upper body Friday night, the V.I. Police Department has announced.
Anegada residents to benefit from business development training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents on Anegada will be sharpening their skills in developing business plans and draft applications for the future use of commercial land at an upcoming workshop in November.
VI Cabinet approves 14 public holidays for 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has released a list of public holidays for 2023.
After much public outcry, sewer & road works start in East End
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After much outcry over the long-standing issues of sewerage on the streets and the deplorable state of the roads on the eastern end of Tortola, the public can expect some amount of relief soon.
Good tourism season forecasted for 2023- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI can expect a good tourism season in the new year, with high bookings and more on the forecast outlook for 2023.
USVI man allegedly stole over $11K from mother's bank account
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man has been arrested and charged for multiple offenses after police say his mother filed a financial exploitation report against him with the [US] VI Police Department's Economic Crime Unit.
'There's this feeling that going to school is not fun'- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Recognising that schools may have become 'boring; for today's smartphone and app-conscious youth, Minister for Education and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the Virgin Islands (VI) education system will now be pushing STEAM learning, a tools based umbrella term for more focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into the school curriculum.
Lingering trough: 70% chance of showers today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Unstable weather conditions associated with a lingering trough will continue across the region today, September 30, 2022, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
BVIEC receives €254K EU grant for business continuity support
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), under the COVID-19 Resilience Response Facility of the Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) Programme, has been awarded a grant funding representing €245,481 (EUR) from the European Union (EU) to pursue the project 'BVIEC COVID-19 Business Continuity Support'.
'Gumption' distributes nearly 600 backpacks to school children on Tortola
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was intentional on the part of Mr Allington O. Creque aka Gumption when on September 28, 2022, his last stop was the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School (AMPS) to complete his territory-wide back-to-school backpack distribution. He had special messages for the students on being achievers and never a bully.
The season of prayer
Thomas C. Famous
Last week this time Bermuda was bracing for the possible impact of Hurricane Fiona. Not just any old run of the mill Hurricane but a deadly Category 4 (Cat 4) weather system. The intensity of a Cat 4 system has shown itself to be destructive beyond belief.
After almost 22 years as BVIEC GM, Leroy A. E. Abraham will retire
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- After almost 22 years at the helm of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), General Manager Mr Leroy A.E. Abraham will be calling it a day.
Late fmr Legislator C. Lewis Walters MBE lies in state today, Sept 29, 2022
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The body of the late former legislator Mr Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, also known as Louis Walters, is currently lying in state today, Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church ahead of his official funeral tomorrow.
Skelton-Cline produces his list of 'good' female political candidates
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– The Host of the Honestly Speaking radio show Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has named several women he considers to be good political candidates worthy of consideration for the 2023 general elections in the [British] Virgin Islands.
At least 5 dead, 2 million in dark as Hurricane Ian slams Florida
PUNTA GORDA, Florida, USA– Southwestern Florida was slammed by a historic Hurricane Ian Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2022, making landfall with 150 mph winds and a record-setting storm surge.
Blood donated locally has to be tested in PR- BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the major projects of the Rotary Club of Tortola in the current Rotary year is to improve and upgrade the blood bank and storage facilities at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
‘I do not believe’ VIP or NDP will win next general elections- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that he believes the next 13 elected officials need to be specifically handpicked by the people of the Virgin Islands, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has also opined that neither the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) nor the National Democratic Party (NDP) will win the 2023 general elections.
Kevon S. Lettsome still eyeing D7 candidacy
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former banker Mr Kevon S. Lettsome is still eyeing a run in the 2023 general election in the Seventh District.
Revised List of Voters published
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing the Public that the Revised List of Voters was published on September 27, 2022.
USVI says not enough people taking Monkeypox Vaccine
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix- While many countries around the world remain in a sluggish queue to obtain monkeypox vaccines, health authorities in the US Virgin Islands are concerned that not many people are volunteering to take the vaccine, even as cases in the United States continue to climb.
Premier Wheatley silent on status of ‘Police in Paradise’ video probe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It remains unclear if a promised investigation into the production and subsequent leaking of the now controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ recruitment video was ever carried out in the Virgin Islands (VI), some three months after the video caused widespread controversy in the territory.
RVIPF releases list of 8 Most Wanted Persons in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on September 27, 2022, released a list of the eight most wanted persons in the territory.
‘I will seek support of VIP congress to remain as leader’ for 2023 elections- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite reports of some members and supporters of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not pleased with the leadership of the Premier and Minister of Finance in the Unity Government, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Dr Wheatley has said he desires to lead the VIP into the 2023 general elections.
Official funeral for Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The official funeral of former legislator, Mr Cyril Lewis Walter, MBE, also known as Louis Walters, will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Crossroads, roundabouts & new elections
Alred C. Frett
The Mysteries & Effects of CoI:
We excel at avoiding the Truth and, still have the Blind leading Blind so, soon we will be caught up in Election Fever without understanding that, thanks to CoI, we have been transformed into 21st Century Slaves with Puppet Masters… Unless corrected, the present VI-UK arrangement, simply ensures that all subsequent Politicians and Governments will be no more than Slave Traders of their own People.
Public Service Officers being trained to use drones to map Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers from across the Public Service are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week as part of a UK Government funded Darwin Plus Project titled, “Sustainable Sargassum Management”.
Hon Malone 'wants to look good' so he could be re-elected– Picko Moff
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social Commentator Kaream K. Pickering aka 'Picko Moff' has accused Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of trying to look good in the House of Assembly (HoA) in a bid to get re-elected at the 2023 general elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
HoA rejecting Hon Malone's motion was a 'democratic process'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that if the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) want reforms as recently proposed by Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL), they can be included in the Terms of Reference of the Constitutional Review Commission.
HoA to meet today Sept 27, 2022 with Opposition to ask questions!
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Seventh Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will meet today Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom on the main Island of Tortola.
Focus on tourism doesn't mean less attention on financial services– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that a focus on tourism does not mean less interest or attention is being placed on financial services.
Work begins on new Jost van Dyke Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Work has commenced on the multi-purpose facility that will house the Jost van Dyke Primary School.
Stanley Albert Harris charged for prohibited firearm & ammunition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week.
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