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Statistics is King
By Dickson C. Igwe
The first of two articles seeks to discover why the most productive societies utilize data, especially statistical data, to drive prosperity.
Will Emancipation ever mean our freedom?
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Is it a Parade or just a Charade?
Year after year we claim and expect things to be different – to be better... However, except for the
shuffling around of events and minor cosmetics they never seem to be... Real factors like a late starting
of the Parade, a lesser respect for local talent and having to pay to enter the Emancipation/Freedom
Village have still remained points of contention... Nonetheless the Day will come, the beat goes on.
Emancipation today is about protecting our rights as a people: A BVI perspective
E. Benito Wheatley
Every year the British Virgin Islands as a post-slavery society commemorates Emancipation in celebration of our freedom as a people. This year marks 190 years.
Scrub Island Resort launches summer 'specials' for locals, USVI & PR
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has launched its summer special for locals, and residents of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico.
New 'area of disturbed weather' being tracked in the central Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Although currently not a threat, a low-chance system in the central Atlantic is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center as the system shows potential for development while it moves towards the Caribbean.
‘I want to see this country wake up from its slumber’- Enriquito Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hotel owner and restauranter Enriquito Rymer aka ‘Quito’ has called for more to be done in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the country to reach its full potential like other international destinations.
VI Gov’t hosts 1st ever ACI Airport Day in territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has hosted the first-ever ACI Airport Day event in the Virgin Islands on July 9, 2024, organised by the Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority.
Hurricane Beryl highlights ‘a very dangerous era’ for climate change- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the still active Hurricane Beryl which ravaged the region has highlighted that the territory is facing a dangerous era for climate change.
52 persons take Oath to become British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Fifty-two (52) persons recently took the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty in the Virgin Islands (VI) to become British Citizens.
New doctor Joshua F. Wheatley vows to return to serve VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With his eyes set on improving healthcare services in the Virgin Islands, 28-year-old Medical Doctor Joshua F. Wheatley graduated from medical residency two weeks ago with a mission to spearhead a clinic in his home country, as well as start a foundation to help young people pursue their dreams in S.T.E.M. careers.
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