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High controversy as Jr Skillful Ballers handed victory in 2021 District League
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High controversy is brewing over the 2021 victory for Jr Skillful Ballers against Jr Bayside Blazers in the BVI Basketball Federation’s (BVIBF) 2021 District League finals of the Junior Division.
Arrest made in 'attempted assassination' of SVG PM Ralph E. Gonsalves
KINGSTON, St Vincent & The Grenadines- Police in St Vincent and the Grenadines have made an arrest in the assault and "attempted assassination" of the country’s Prime Minister, Dr Ralph E. Gonsalves.
SVG PM Ralph E. Gonsalves injured during mandatory vaccination protest
KINGSTON, St Vincent & The Grenadines- Prime Minister of St Vincent and The Grenadines, Ralph E. Gonsalves was Thursday evening, August 5, 2021, injured during a protest in Kingston.
Restrictions to The Baths lifted!
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) Dr Cassander P. Titley– O’Neal has disclosed that the restrictions to The Baths to accommodate cruise ship guests have been lifted on the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration.
Jr Minister protests closure of The Baths to non-cruise ship visitors
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- Following a notice from the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) on June 30, 2021, that The Baths will be closed to non-cruise ship passengers, including resident of the VI during certain hours, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has lead a public protest on the decision.
‘I support the people to civil unrest’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a jaw-dropping response, Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he supports civil unrest against the Government of the Virgin Islands over the tourism protocols which he has labelled as impractical.
Premier calls for elimination of racism 'in all forms & places'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) joining world leaders and global protesters in a demand to end to racism in all forms; especially against people of African heritage, says in the Virgin Islands, its people have similar issues to confront and overcome.
Black Lives Matter march in Bermuda
Thomas C. Famous
When I first received the flyer for Sunday's Black Lives Matter (BLM) March/protest in Bermuda, I honestly did not think much of it.
Why?
Well, frankly as a black man who has been to many marches and protests, not much has changed for the better for black people.
Race & prejudice in the Americas
By Dickson C. Igwe
Racism and ethnic prejudice is best battled when humanity recognizes that racism and prejudice are inherent in flawed human personality.
'I am the most qualified in HoA to speak about issues of God- Hon Turnbull
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The four Members of the Opposition of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (HoA) have joined forces with a section of persons of the territory to force the hands of Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to again remove from the Order Paper the 2nd and 3rd readings of the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2019.
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