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Jack the super wealthy & the working poor
By Dickson C. Igwe
Austere trickledown economics has created a world Oligarchy. The world is ruled by the super-wealthy. A great irony with globalization is that it has re-established the exponential social inequalities inherent in both ancient and recent history.
70 Public Officers honoured for years of service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seventy Public Officers were recognised for their years of service at a Retirees Dinner held in their honour on November 2, 2019.
Disrespectful! Hon Flax-Charles says she was rebuked for looking out for VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial At Large Representative, Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles said she was rebuked for always looking out for the people of Virgin Gorda by an unnamed Chairperson of a statutory board recently.
Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling the Opposition debates a 'facade' over claims that his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is involved in nepotism and cronyism, in addition to victimising and dismissing board members since taking office, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew Fahie (R1) has fired back at the hypocrisy coming from especially Opposition Members of the past National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
Candlelight vigil held for hit & run accident victim Ryan Adams
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The October 23, 2019 road accident that claimed the life of a Sea Cows Bay youth still has those who knew him in a state of shock as they say life in the drum corps, his church and home will never be the same without him.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Keyana K.N. Browne
By Ron O. D'Avilar
All around the world Virgin Islanders are flying the flag of the territory high. One such individual, Ms Keyana K. N Browne, is no different. She is an entrepreneur as well as a Certified Medical Assistant, in addition to being the Founder and CEO of an apparel company called 'Baby Royal Eminence'.
‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of Crafts Alive vendors owing the ‘City’ in excess of half a million dollars came up for discussion at a press conference called by the Opposition on November 13, 2019.
Andrews & Christian take Mourant College Classic Series titles on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI-The Mourant College Classic 2-Mile Series on Virgin Gorda wrapped up last Saturday, November 9, 2019 with former champion Reuben Stoby and Mariah Christian winning the finale.
HoA delegation attends Youth Parliament in T&T
PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago, WI- A three-man delegation from the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) recently returned to the territory after attending the 17th National Youth Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
Hon Flax-Charles backs new BVIEC Chair to address issues of high electricity bills
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) often complaining about a spike in their electricity bills, Junior Minister of Tourism Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) is optimistic the new Chairperson of the BVIEC Board of Directors, Mrs Rosemarie Flax will address the problem.
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