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‘We’re losing the essence of who we are as a people’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- District 2 Representative and Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said Virgin Islanders are losing their identity as a people.
AI & Robotics- As real & pressing dangers to humanity
ALRED C. FRETT
Providing Slavery for All:
As descendants of slaves and prisoners of a pre-programmed society, we are taught to follow the masses, and conform to traditions, so very few of us try to be as progressive as we can, by using the lessons and examples around us, to choose for ourselves… Even when Education advises that we think and reason for ourselves, we do not, because our Laws and Religion insist that we obey their ancient mandates.
Hon Walwyn’s Motion of No Confidence crushed in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In what was predicted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in our story of July 29, 2025, the one-man-led Motion of No Confidence brought to the House of Assembly (HoA) by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been defeated.
More tenders for health infrastructure projects coming- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Upgrades to the healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to progress.
Rental Kia Soul crashes into wall @Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- A rental Kia Soul ended up crashing into a wall at Manuel Reef this morning, Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Contract signed for new social home in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A contract has been signed with E&K Construction for a new social home in Baughers Bay, as the Ministry of Health and Social Development delivers on its commitment to support vulnerable residents across the Virgin Islands.
‘Our children deserve to enjoy festival’ too- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are asked to take all necessary precautions to keep children safe during this festival season.
Great service is not a luxury but a standard- Director of Customer Service
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of Customer Service, Ms Kedimone Rubaine, has urged members of the public to take advantage of the Customer Service Care Centres.
ATM 'finally coming' to Anegada
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for Anegada is among immediate plans for the island.
Are protective tools against STIs readily available during festival?- Ms Laurel Freeman
Road Town, Tortola, VI- Ms Laurel Freeman, the Director for Family, Children, and Support Services at the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has voiced significant concerns about the availability of essential protective tools for individuals who wish to engage in sexual activities above the legal age of consent.

