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VI’s financial services sector being attacked by ‘big powers’- Julian Willock
FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- The former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has accused the international community of trying to sabotage the VI’s financial services sector.
VG farmer @ wit's end after stray dogs kill several of his goats
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI— Livestock farmer Victor R. Creque is counting his losses after a brutal attack by two stray dogs resulted in the killing of several of his goats and despite reporting the matter to the authorities, little to no decisive action has been taken, leaving him at his “wit's end".
Skelton-Cline warns of ‘undeclared war’ on VI'S financial services sector
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI— Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stark warning over what he perceives as the mounting global pressures on the Virgin Islands’ financial services sector, describing the situation as an "undeclared war" that could severely impact the Territory’s economy.
Premier Wheatley denies receiving explosive UK MPs letter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed that his administration has yet to receive an official copy of a letter purportedly sent by United Kingdom (UK) Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning the Territory's Open Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies.
Premier lambasts recent misleading & malicious attacks on Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s Minister for Financial Services Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has fired back at two recent articles in the UK-based The Guardian newspaper misleading the public about the Virgin Islands’ position on financial crime.
Tola Radio remains off air; Owner accuses CCT of attacking the business
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM has been off the air for fourteen days, and Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ is calling on the public to stand with the radio station as it is now engaged in a legal battle with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT).
Gov Rankin agrees Israel has ‘every right’ to defend itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has agreed with his UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that Israel has every right to defend itself; however, he said the UK is “deeply concerned” about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Vessel ‘rammed’ police boat ‘on numerous occasions’ injuring officers- CoP Collins
EAST END, Tortola, VI- At least three police officers were seriously injured when the vessel they were in was allegedly ‘rammed’ several times by another vessel attempting to evade interception off East End on July 19, 2023.
'Originator of hate’ Cindy Rosan now claims slander; Files lawsuit
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Controversial and alleged hater of Virgin Islanders, Cindy Rosan is now being bitten by what she has allegedly started. For months, from early 2021, she has developed a reputation for slander and libel against residents found to be out of favour with her, claiming she is entitled to her own opinion.
ESHS students beat up another in school then brag about it on video
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a disturbing video that has been circulating on social media, at least three male junior school students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) thrashed another male ESHS student in the full view of other students.

