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‘Easy to slip in, easy to slip out’- Skelton-Cline on VI’s porous borders
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Political commentator and former government consultant Claude O. Skelton-Cline has again delivered a stark warning on imminent issues facing the Virgin Islands, including the impact of deportees, economic instability tied to the United States, and what he describes as the domestic government's failure to address urgent matters such as food security and governance.
HLSCC donates essential science equipment to 3 secondary schools
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Science and Mathematics Department of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has donated science equipment to three secondary schools in the Territory.
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard & son Kadeem to be freed in a matter of days
BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA- Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard are scheduled to be released from prison in a matter of days.
Constitutional amendment needed to make Minister of State position official- Premier
FISH BAY BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said it is time for the Virgin Islands (VI) to introduce various levels of Junior Minister positions.
Virgin Islanders still a minority in the workforce; A mere 26%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The currently available statistics from the Central Statistics Office of the Virgin Islands Government shows that Virgin Islanders are outnumbered in the workforce. They make up a mere 26.9%.
Vybz Kartel arrives! ‘I bring good vibes’
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- “It’s going to be an amazing concert,” Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, promised on landing at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport this afternoon, Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Could the VI receive visa sanctions for using Cuba’s overseas medical mission?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On February 25, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio announced restrictions on visas for both government officials in Cuba and any others worldwide who are “complicit” with the island nation’s overseas medical-assistance programmes.
Bishop Paul A. Ricketts elected new President of BVI Christian Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bishop Dr Paul A. Ricketts has been elected the new President of the BVI Christian Council (BVICC).
Vybz Kartel concert: 'Some persons can’t even find a place to stay- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to invest $220,000.00 in the Black on Black Concert featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, this weekend.
'Employers aren’t hiring people for what they know anymore'- Education CEO
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chief Education Officer Mrs Orlandette R. Crabbe has said teaching should be student-centred and not about what the teachers want.
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