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February 6th, 2020
Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre to open Feb 20, 2020- Hon Malone

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- There had been many dates set for the opening of the newly built Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, all of which failed to materialise under the now ousted National Democratic Party (NDP).

January 31st, 2020
SCB resident questions whether VI can make marijuana industry viable

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A resident of the Third Electoral District quizzed residents at a public forum at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, on their knowledge of the marijuana industry and was curious to know if the Virgin Islands has the capacity to make the industry a viable one.

January 31st, 2020
Visitors will be screened at ports of entries for Coronavirus – Hon Carvin Malone

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Visitors to the Virgin Islands will be screened at the air and seaports as local authorities’ attempt to play their part in preventing Coronavirus-carrying persons from spreading the virus in the Territory.

May 31st, 2019
'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.

October 26th, 2017
'No more fool talk': VG residents blast 9th District Rep @ public meeting

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Attempting to cast blame on Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert for not putting a system in place to prevent price gouging following Hurricane Irma, residents of Virgin Gorda would have none of it and blasted their representative Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal (R9) and the National Democratic Party Government, saying they do not have the political will to put consumer protection legislation in place.

January 18th, 2017
CoP to criminals: 'We know who you are!'

EAST END, Tortola VI – Commissioner of Police (COP) Michael Matthews has warned criminals across the territory to “start looking over their shoulders” as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) knows who they are and is coming after them.

January 13th, 2017
‘You can’t come into community with heavy hand’- Cromwell Smith to Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A talk show host has suggested that in order for the police to regain the trust and assistance of the community in fighting crime, they should take a “social worker” approach and not go into communities with “a heavy hand.”

January 10th, 2017
CoP to hold EE/LL Police/Community Impact Meeting

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will host a meeting at the Stickett in Long Look on Monday, January 16, 2017 to discuss the recent incidents of violent crime in the territory.

September 25th, 2015
'Don't expect miracles!’ - Hon Turnbull tells constituents

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Second District Representative Honourable Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull gave it to residents straight when he told them not to expect miracles from him to solve all their problems at once as it will be a team effort from all parties. Hon Turnbull was speaking at the Cane Garden Bay Community Centre last evening, September 24, 2015.

September 24th, 2015
CGB meeting tonight to discuss 1st year priorities – Hon Turnbull

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – New Second District Representative Honourable Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull will tonight September 24, 2015 hold his third community meeting since becoming District Representative, this time in Cane Garden Bay having held meetings in Meyers and Jost van Dyke earlier this week.

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