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Governor Rankin high flying yet again! Archer Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG, will be off again from his governing duties leaving his Deputy to take charge.
Persons owe NHI ‘but if they get sick you can’t let them die’- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said within the Virgins Islands (VI), many workers are still not paying NHI contributions, however, they still seek medical assistance when ill the state has to ensure they are cared for.
65 adults & 169 children vaccinated through VI/USVI initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some Sixty-five (65) adults and one hundred and sixty-nine (169) children were vaccinated in the VI/USVI vaccine initiative which came to an end last Thursday, September 17, 2021.
Can BVI politicians fire our civil servants?
By Alred C. Frett
Not All We See Is All There Is: As always, this Truth is for the Youth because the Elders appear not to care about Facts and Today’s Drain on Tomorrow’s Supplies come from Entitlements and Retirements… Governments still make deals to pay Monies we do not possess for Work not being done and Politicians have so confused Privileges with Rights that the Authority of Visitors vastly outpaces the Rights of Local BV-Islanders.
HLSCC observing World Water Monitoring Day 2021
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Marine Studies will join the rest of the world on Saturday, September 18, to observe World Water Monitoring Day.
The CoI & entitled Virgin Islanders
By Dickson C. Igwe
The BVI Commission of Inquiry is a shock to a number of "highly Entitled" Virgin Islanders. One reason for some of the anger by a tiny number of people against the COI is the simple reality that the Commission has revealed that their perceptions of power and privilege are indeed flawed.
VG Pilot Alister Pereira among 3 reportedly killed in helicopter crash
MONTICELLO, Georgia, USA – Virgin Gorda Pilot Alister Pereira is among three persons reportedly killed in a helicopter crash, after their vehicle went down at the national wildlife preserve in Middle Georgia, USA on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Pay up arrears by Oct 1, 2021 or face disconnection – W&SD Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Customers of the VI Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) are being encouraged to settle outstanding arrears by October 1, 2021, to avoid the disconnection of their services.
Bars, nightclubs can now re-open with fully vaccinated staff & patrons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has given approval for nightclubs and entertainment spots to re-open under the condition that all staff and patrons are fully vaccinated.
Speaker chides AG for allegedly ‘misleading the court’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Julian Willock has lambasted the Attorney General, Hon Dawn J. Smith for allegedly misleading the court.
