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‘I will seek support of VIP congress to remain as leader’ for 2023 elections- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite reports of some members and supporters of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not pleased with the leadership of the Premier and Minister of Finance in the Unity Government, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Dr Wheatley has said he desires to lead the VIP into the 2023 general elections.
Public Service Officers being trained to use drones to map Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers from across the Public Service are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week as part of a UK Government funded Darwin Plus Project titled, “Sustainable Sargassum Management”.
Hon Malone 'wants to look good' so he could be re-elected– Picko Moff
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social Commentator Kaream K. Pickering aka 'Picko Moff' has accused Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of trying to look good in the House of Assembly (HoA) in a bid to get re-elected at the 2023 general elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
HoA rejecting Hon Malone's motion was a 'democratic process'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that if the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) want reforms as recently proposed by Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL), they can be included in the Terms of Reference of the Constitutional Review Commission.
HoA to meet today Sept 27, 2022 with Opposition to ask questions!
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Seventh Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will meet today Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom on the main Island of Tortola.
Focus on tourism doesn't mean less attention on financial services– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that a focus on tourism does not mean less interest or attention is being placed on financial services.
Work begins on new Jost van Dyke Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Work has commenced on the multi-purpose facility that will house the Jost van Dyke Primary School.
Stanley Albert Harris charged for prohibited firearm & ammunition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week.
Systematic changes needed to fight Alzheimer’s- Caregiver Keriann Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Systematic changes are necessary if the Virgin Islands is to fight Alzheimer’s in an effective way was the key message from an individual who has family members afflicted by dementia.
Unity Gov't admits to dragging foot on Gaming & Betting Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says while he is sure illegal gambling is taking place in the VI, neither has he any specific knowledge of the activity nor has he participated.
