News
Police seeking help in locating missing Jevonte P. Wattley aka ‘J.D.’
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Officers at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Jevonte Wattley, aka ‘J.D.’ of Cane Garden Bay who was last seen since Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Over 30 emergency calls @ The Baths in 2022 & no lifeguard- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services has called for lifeguards to be placed at The Baths National Park, given the area continues to receive emergency calls when the park is opened to guests.
Sister Islands’ residents feel neglected- Sister Islands Unit Report
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- There has always been the sentiment that the Sister Islands are often neglected by Government and their elected representatives.
28 Educators undergo leadership training with HLSCC Institute of Education
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Educators throughout the public and private primary and secondary school sectors in the Virgin Islands (VI) have began an 8-month leadership training programme with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Institute of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Truck topples @ Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY Hill, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our news centre is that a truck toppled in the area of Tortola known as Sophie Bay Hill this morning, January 25, 2023.
Throne Speech: Gov’t looking to restrict vaping, smoking under age 18
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands is looking to restrict the public use of e-cigarettes and smoking in the Virgin Islands as part of its legislative agenda for the start of the Fifth Session of the current Fourth House of Assembly (HoA).
Canadian spiritual leader charged with sex crimes
BBC
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada - A messianic leader of a multi-million dollar spiritual organisation in western Canada has been charged with four counts of sexual assault. John de Ruiter, 63, has led the College of Integrated Philosophy in Edmonton for decades, skirting controversy and accusations that he is running a cult.
Concrete truck falls off road @ Georges Northside
GEORGES NORTHSIDE, Tortola, VI- A concrete truck reportedly belonging to Skelton Concrete Products Limited went off a road and down the mountainside at Georges Northside today, January 24, 2023.
The Arvia makes inaugural call to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) and Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) along with other tourism officials welcomed the Arvia Cruise ship on its inaugural call to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Monday, January 23.
Fake elections & bogus constitutions
Alred C. Frett
Selling out our Country is like losing our Children:
Several years ago, they took me off a radio station, not because I had done or said anything wrong, but it was their Radio Station, and according to them, they didn’t like what I was saying, so that was enough justification - A case of ‘Might makes Right’ and, ever since, our Country has moved from bad to worse - Nonetheless, I still choose to deliver ‘Truth for the Youth’ even if some of you still dislike the message.
