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May 2nd, 2022
‘We cannot afford to have our constitution suspended’- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator Julio S. Henry has called on the people of the VI to stand with a singular voice and reject any attempt by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to suspend the constitution of the territory and impose direct rule.

October 14th, 2021
'Cater to all travellers, including gays & lesbians'- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outspoken taxi operator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' is advocating for the territory to cater to all travellers, inclusive of lesbians and gays.

June 10th, 2021
284 Media should 'bring responsible journalism'- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community activist and Social Commentator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has called on the local news outfit, 284 Media, to practice more responsible journalism.

May 21st, 2021
'Sam' & 'Cindy' clash on live radio over retirement benefits for legislators

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two Virgin Islands talk show hosts recently traded words on live radio after their views clashed on the Government’s move to address a 30-year outstanding issue of retirement benefits for former legislators.

May 12th, 2021
Premier should have defended VI against cruise ship COVID policies – Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tourism operator, business owner and former radio talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has blasted Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for not defending the Territory against the COVID-19 policies implemented by cruise ships travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) as a destination.

May 11th, 2021
Radio host goes berserk on Health Minister on live show

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tola Radio VI ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio host Floyd Burnett aka ‘HBH Da Don’ and 'Heritage' has labeled the Minister of Health as the ‘Minister of Death, telling Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) to die while swimming as he slammed Government’s COVID-19 vaccination and travel policies on his radio show.

November 21st, 2020
Gov's comments on ‘systematic corruption’ in VI was offensive – Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former talk show host, Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ says he was offended by comments coming out of a press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews that in the Virgin Islands (VI) there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.

November 19th, 2020
‘I said the Premier is crazy, not in a bad way’- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has moved to clarify and bring context to recent comments he made on the reduction of the COVID-19 accessory cost for tourists visiting the Virgin Islands.

November 17th, 2020
‘Premier is crazy’ to reduce cost of COVID-19 tests, travel accessories- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social commentator and former talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has criticised Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over a move to reduce the cost of COVID-19 travel accessories to make it more affordable for tourists to vacation in the Virgin Islands when the territory re-opens on December 1, 2020.

November 4th, 2020
UPDATE: Trump claims electoral fraud as US vote goes to wire

WASHINGTON DC, USA – The elections race between Donald J. Trump and Joe R. Biden is on a knife-edge, with no clear winner as vote-counting continues.

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