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New info reveals Cindy Rosan received $20K upon job severance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the leak of documents showing former Events Manager at The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ seeking one million dollars for being sent home, new leaked documents show she received over twenty thousand dollars upon being made redundant in December 2020.
Robotics headed to primary schools- Hon De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Robotics Programme is headed to primary school next school year.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Vehicle ends up in ghut near Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, our roving camera observed a small SUV that had ended up in a ghut adjacent to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
Tola Radio ‘not going off air for 1 second’- Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Despite a press release from Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) stating it has terminated its service agreement with Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ has assured the public the popular radio station will not be going off air anytime.
BVI Christian Council engages Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) paid a courtesy call on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
USVI- Man shot to death @ gas station in STT
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A 26-year-old man was found dead in Bovoni, St Thomas on Saturday night, October 19, 2024, the [US] VI Police Department has confirmed. The victim, identified by family members as Venquon N. Richardson, was discovered at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the Gas Works area, after police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the vicinity.
Skelton & Walwyn's call for HoA protest on ‘Vote of No Confidence’ flops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For weeks, leading up to the House of Assembly (HoA) new sitting (Twentieth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA) held on Friday, October 18, 2024, some members of the tri-party Opposition were calling on the public to show up at the HoA to protest and show support for the Vote of No Confidence.
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Lemonade BVI holds inaugural ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Symposium
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Lemonade BVI held its inaugural ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium, attracting over 100 participants, including parents, caregivers, advocates, educators, medical professionals, and community supporters.
Water & Sewerage ePortal coming- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Residents of the Virgin Islands will soon be able to make payments to the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) online.
Monday is Heroes and Foreparents Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will observe Heroes and Foreparents Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Hon De Castro blasts Hon Walywn over untruths on Belle Vue Gym
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has called out Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for trying to mislead the House of Assembly (HoA) and the listening public with a question posed to her.
USVI: UVI Receives $130K boost from Ocean Point for Tech Program
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOETTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announced on Friday, October 18, 2024, that it has received a $130,000 donation from Ocean Point Terminals to support its Process Technology Program.
No Limit Construction will continue to rebuild VI- Company Rep
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cane Garden Bay Community Centre was officially handed over on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Improvements being made to VG healthcare services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has stated that significant improvements are being made to health services on Virgin Gorda through efforts of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Trust, Confidence and Debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The 2008 Financial Recession was an example of Dollar redundancy saving the day. The Federal Reserve replaced the impending losses from bad debt from the Sub Prime Mortgage Crisis that could have collapsed the entire western banking system, by creating even more debt. However, this was debt with a difference.
BVI Fish Fete now a 2-day event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Fish Fete is back, and this year will be a two-day event, kicking off on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
BVI Moves Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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USVI: Elections Supervisor asks court to disqualify Congressional Candidate
VI CONSORTIUM
CROWN BAY, St. Thomas, USVI: On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Elections Supervisor Caroline F. Fawkes filed a complaint in Superior Court, asking that Ida Smith's nomination petition for Delegate to Congress be disqualified.
New medical school will boost VI economy- PHSU President
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The opening of the Virgin Islands (VI) campus of the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will be economically beneficial to the VI according to the university’s President Dr. Gino Natalicchio PhD.
Rebuilt East End/Long Look Community Centre handed over
OLD PLANTATION, Tortola, VI- The East End/Long Look Community Centre has officially been handed over seven years after being destroyed following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Former VIF&FC Chair debunks Rosan's article on vehicle policy for Miss BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an article posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, on local tabloid Guavaberry Media, Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ once again accused Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of abusing his power to “circumvent established committees, and regulations to ensure his wishes are carried out”.
Over $345K awarded to Scrub Island Billfish Series winners
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- More than three hundred thousand dollars in cash prizes have been awarded to the winners of the annual Scrub Island Billfish Series produced by The Marlin Group.
Concrete pump truck topples @ Cane Garden Bay
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Misfortune struck the operator of a concrete pump truck on Tortola on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Approach to promoting VI may need to be revamped- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim President of the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said she hopes more money is allocated to the ministry responsible for tourism in the upcoming budget.
Expression of Interest for Prospect Reef out in a ‘few weeks’- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in September 2023 that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said seeing the re-development of Prospect Reef is a priority area for him and that he was looking forward to a Request for Proposal in 2023.
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Deputy Premier in St Maarten for Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is scheduled to address a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Americas approve VI role in international leadership to transform Latin America & the Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been elected by Member States from across the Americas and beyond to serve as a member of the leadership Bureau of the premier regional intergovernmental body within the United Nations (UN) system for advancing the economic and social development of the region, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Order in Council not necessary- Premier Wheatley to UN
NEW YORK, US- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed the government’s position that the United Kingdom (UK) Order in Council that can suspend the Virgin Islands’ (VI) constitution is not necessary and should be removed as completion of governance reforms is finalised.
Christopher M. Kiwomya resigns as head coach of VI’s national football team
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has officially announced the departure of Christopher M. Kiwomya as the Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team.
The Premier’s passion for self-determination is one reason ‘I will roll with him’- Hon Fraser
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Members of the tri-party Opposition tried their best to justify their pursuit of a No Confidence Motion against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during their nearly 3-hour long live radio event on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, their most experienced member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), repeatedly came out in support of the young premier.
Simulation exercise @ T.B Lettsome International Airport successful- BVIAA
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has reported the successful completion of a comprehensive simulation exercise at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on October 10, 2024.
Brewers Bay no longer the forgotten city; Getting some attention!
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was last year, following Tropical Storm Philippe, residents of Brewers Bay complained that no one in government was paying them any attention. Roads were eroded, ghut elements had run into the beach, water was settled in the low-lying areas causing a huge increase in mosquitoes, and rocks and fallen trees were seen everywhere.
'Vote of No Confidence' reflects displeasure of the people- Hon Mather
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and Opposition Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said he stands by the Vote of No Confidence the Opposition Members intend to bring again to the House of Assembly (HoA).
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 is Budget Day!
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his third Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month, one of the earliest budget presentations by the government.
4 accused of murdering Matthew D. Daly freed of charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The four men who were charged on October 13, 2021, for the murder of businessman Matthew Daly on September 10, 2020, were freed of the charge in the High Court today, October 15, 2024.
USVI: Accused embezzler & fugitive arrested in St. Thomas
SAPPHIRE BEACH, St. Thomas, USVI- A man who police say is a fugitive from justice was arrested on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at a bar on Sapphire Beach, St. Thomas.
Premier Wheatley & UK Ambassador discuss UK-OT international cooperation
NEW YORK, USA- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador H.E. James Kariuki have discussed international cooperation between the UK and Overseas Territories (OTs) following a United Nations’ (UN) agreement on the ‘Pact for the Future’, a declaration aimed at reforming the international system to encourage a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generation.
Increased connectivity 'means a better future for our people'- Premier Wheatley
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is better connected to the rest of the Caribbean region due to the commencement of flights to and from the VI by Caribbean Airlines.
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TAG vehicles destroyed by fire in Duff's Bottom
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI—A fire destroyed several new vehicles belonging to Tortola Auto Group (TAG) at Duff's Bottom, Tortola early this morning, Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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