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'You can't allow people to come into your country & disrespect you’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in reiterating calls for the Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert to apologise for statements made about slavery reparations, has urged Virgin Islanders to not allow disrespect from outsiders.
‘Let's not forget from whence we came’- Kishmet B. Daniel reminds VI in poem
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands and the rest of the world battle the coronavirus pandemic, the issues of racial injustice grip the globe and the Territory looks towards Constitutional Review and ultimately self-determination, local entrepreneur, cultural advocate and poet, Kishmet B. Daniel has some words of encouragement, particularly for the people of the VI and descendants of slaves.
UPDATE: Territorial Song officially replaces ‘God Save the Queen’ @ sport events
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In his first Motion brought before the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) since becoming a legislator, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) successfully gained the full support of the House to have the official Territorial Song replace ‘God Save the Queen’ when VI athletes win medals at regional and international sporting events.
Possible rainfall with high surf warning in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands will experience possible rainfall today, September 24, 2020, with a high surf advisory in effect according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
Governor's statement on slavery reparations ‘derogatory’- Elroy A. Turnbull
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling the Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert, a pawn and messenger of policies of the United Kingdom (UK) Government, former educator Elroy A. Turnbull has labelled the Governor’s recent statements of slavery reparations for the Territory as derogatory.
RDA secures music equipment for ESHS from private donors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Music Department now has additional music equipment following a donation from Maples Group and Unite BVI.
Skelton-Cline calls out ‘VINO Boycotters’ for silence over Gov’s reparation statement
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out the hypocrisy of those who were quick to condemn and harass businesses to boycott Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) over a cartoon, yet remain silent over comments from a sitting Governor that the United Kingdom does not intend to pay slavery reparations to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Physical schools re-opening despite COVID-19 concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A cabinet backed phased reopening of schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been approved, upturning a previous tentative decision to keep classrooms closed for the rest of the year.
Dawn J. Smith appointed VI Attorney General
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Indigenous Virgin Islander, Ms Dawn J. Smith has been appointed to the seat of Attorney General in the Virgin Islands (VI), effective October 1, 2020.
COVID-19 & fearful times for VI businesses
By Dickson C. Igwe
There is light at the end of the tunnel on the COVID-19 Pandemic with an approved vaccine expected shortly, and new super-swift testing and tracing capabilities. However, businesses remain desperate and fearful, and that is to be expected.
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