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‘I have mentored people!’- Lorna G. Smith to critics of her political ambitions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – At Large Candidate and former First Lady, Ms Lorna G. Smith OBE said youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) are longing for more mentorship and while she does mentor, now is also a time for change, which she can contribute once elected into office.
Kedimone Rubaine appointed Director of Gov’t Customer Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Career public servant Ms Kedimone Rubaine has been confirmed to the post of Director of Government Customer Service, effective December 1, 2022.
2022 Education ‘Innovation week’ spotlights S.T.E.A.M in VI schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is currently hosting its Innovation Week 2022 as part of its mandate to encourage the use of S.T.E.A.M techniques and resources in schools within the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI: Reflecting, Preparing & Positioning for the Future
Edgar Leonard
The Sankofa (word from the Akan tribe in Ghana) bird, a mythical African bird, flies forward while looking backward. Visually and symbolically, its posture signifies reflecting and understanding the past and preparing for the present while positioning for the future collectively.
VI must never forget USVI support when local constitution was threatened – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI) mark some 50 years of friendship, VI Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the people of the territory to never forget the support received from the USVI when the local constitution was threatened.
UPDATE: Silver for VI @ ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball C/Ships in SXM
PONDFILL, St Maarten- The Virgin Islands (VI) had to settle for silver at the ECVA Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships in St Maarten, as they were overpowered by St Lucia in the final last night, October 16, 2022.
Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful VI will have elections in 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Talk show host and social commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful that the VI will get its General Elections within the constitutionally mandated 2023 timeline.
VI defeat St Martin 2-1 in final group game of CONCACAF U17 C/Ships
MIAMI, Florida, USA- After drawing 1-1 with Guyana on Monday, September 5, 2022, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) finally found that elusive win when they played St Martin in their final group game of the CONCACAF U17 Football Championships in Miami, Florida earlier today, September 7, 2022.
Author with VI roots pens book on journey in ‘white’ fashion industry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Don M. Martin is a poster child success story of hard-working Caribbean immigrants who moved and settled in the United States (US). Mr Martin was born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx; however, has strong ties to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Time to stop talking about renewable energy & implement it– Hon Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has called on the Government to take more concrete steps at pushing renewable energy in the territory.