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Hon Fraser objects to Hon de Castro bringing new statement to continuation of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, is the Continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the [British] Virgin Islands.
OECS condemns ‘strongly’ Governor’s efforts to undermine legitimate VI Gov’t
CASTRIES, St Lucia- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has said Heads of Government of the OECS has “noted with alarming concern”, the evolving situation in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), regarding the request by the Governor for additional powers which will allow him to bypass the Territorial Government, and implement unilaterally, the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) for governance reforms in the territory.
One arrested following ESHS disturbance- NSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One person has been arrested following an incident at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) on October 9, 2023, that saw police being called in.
‘Miscommunication’ caused ferry passengers to encounter locked gate @ RT Jetty- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Referring to the incident as caused by “miscommunication”, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has publicly apologised for an incident that resulted in passengers of a ferry encountering a locked gate at the Road Town Jetty on August 2, 2023.
Statement from Advance Marketing & Professional Services (Parent company of VINO)
Over the past 6 days, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) has been experiencing some connectivity challenges, especially as it relates to local customers of Flow-BVI. Some Flow-BVI fixed services and broadband local customers were unable to access the online news site for a few days.
False reporting of ‘planned strikes’ can destabalise Territory- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on media houses to cease reporting on what he termed as misinformation about planned strikes by public servants as he said the false reporting could lead to destabilisation of the territory.
VI urged to challenge stereotypes surrounding ageing & senior citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands observes Senior Citizens Month 2023, its people are being urged to challenge stereotypes surrounding ageing and senior citizens.
‘The election campaign has lit a fire inside me’- Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former First Lady and now Territorial At Large-elect Mrs Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said she is fired up and ready to get to work for the people of the Virgin Islands.
Former HoA Speaker Julian Willock opts out of contesting 2023 General Elections
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While more and more persons continue to throw their hats in the proverbial political ring ahead of the 2023 General Elections, one person who had stated since last October that he was contemplating to run and was actually expected to contest the elections, former House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker Mr Julian Willock, has surprisingly said he will not be seeking political office.
Trade Director Karia J. Christopher fires back; 'I am appalled over false allegations'
WEST END, Tortola, VI- In a powerful statement released today, December 20, 2022, the Director of Trade, Investment and Consumer Affairs, Karia J. Christopher responded to allegations published in local tabloid 284 Media yesterday, December 19, 2022.

