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November 28th, 2018
RDA breaches rules to sideline locals from small contracts – Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - ‘Honestly Speaking’ host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is questioning whether the $2M threshold, earmarked for local contractors under the Recovery and Development Agency’s (RDA) plans, is still in effect, and why contracts under that amount are being awarded to overseas-based companies.

November 25th, 2018
VG bound cocaine intercepted in T&T

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – A quantity of cocaine that was destined to land at North Sound, Virgin Gorda, in the Virgin Islands was this week intercepted by authorities in Trinidad and Tobago.

November 17th, 2018
This week we feature 'Young Professional' Jessi C. A. Wheatley

By Ron O. D’Avilar

A highly accomplished young woman on a mission to truly change the world around her, meet Ms Jessi C. A. Wheatley, our 'Young Professional,' this week.

November 15th, 2018
Job fair to fill vacant positions at Oil Nut Bay

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda - Job seekers are being urged to take advantage of a job fair to be hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) through the Labour Department and the management of Oil Nut Bay.

November 7th, 2018
Miss World Organisation donates supplies to Valley Day School

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI: The Miss World Organisation through Julia E. Morley made good on their promise to one of the school’s primary sponsors and community activist Mr Allington O. Creque aka “Gumption” with a with $5k supply donation to the Valley Day School.

October 30th, 2018
Fact or not? Irma blamed for delays in Iris O’Neal Medical Centre

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) said the delay in the construction of the new Iris O’Neal Medical Centre at Virgin Gorda could be attributed to the 2017 hurricanes, was he telling the truth?

September 15th, 2018
Banco Popular to begin operations on VG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After the closure and exit of all banking institutions on Virgin Gorda, in the Virgin Islands (VI),Banco Popular is expected to begin offering its service on the island in about four weeks.

September 1st, 2018
Banco Popular explores opening Virgin Gorda branch

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Banco Popular is in the process of conducting its due diligence and feasibility studies into establishing a branch on Virgin Gorda, following the closure of the Scotia Bank, effective today, September 1, 2018.

August 31st, 2018
Hon Fahie closer to securing new bank for Virgin Gorda

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Scotia Bank closes its doors on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, today August 31, 2018, but Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), is optimistic the void left behind, could soon be filled by another financial institution.

August 20th, 2018
Tortola’s own ‘King Jerome’ releases ‘heartbreak hit’

PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI - From betrayal to beats and misery to music, Virgin Islander, Jerome E. Morton, continues transforming his heartbreak and pain into musical memories.

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