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Death of Pope: Premier Wheatley extends condolences to Catholics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences to Catholics in the Virgin Islands, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool says she has not yet reapplied for CoP position
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said she has not yet reapplied for the CoP position.
BVICC ready to be empowered as ‘watchdog of our nation’
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- “We are ready to be empowered to continue our assignment as the ‘watchdog of our nation and the conscience of our community, which was given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ,” the BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has declared ahead of the installation service for its new executive committee.
HLSCC's 2nd Fulbright Scholar Dr Hope K. McCoy is 'a different type of instructor'
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College's (HLSCC) second Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Dr Hope K. McCoy, a distinguished global scholar and Stanford University lecturer, is already creating ripples of marked intellectual exchange across the institution and territory.
Without expats, the VI would turn into a ‘slum’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) of today exists because of expats' contributions towards nation building.
VG sees 'youthful' Easter Monday Parade
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2025 edition of the Virgin Gorda Easter Monday Parade appeared to be the changing of the guards, as it was more of a youthful parade on April 21, 2025.
'We have a plan' how to better pay health workers- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he has heard the cries of staff within the health sector for better pay.
CoI related scrutiny delaying Anegada land distribution- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— “The government of the Virgin Islands’ policy is to make land available to every citizen as long as it's available, and Anegadians are no exception. We are making the land available to you."
'Child abuse continues to plague the VI'- Constable Tresan R. Sharpe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The prevalence of child abuse in the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to be an issue.
Surviving the tariff war & growing our nation
Alred C. Frett
Placing the Blame Where Blame is Due
There’s so much drama about Tariffs and Trade Wars that we are overwhelmed by the noise and find it difficult to decide whether to stay focused on the shiny external Objects, or look at our own problems with the intent of doing the best we can with our limited resources… In this evolving tragedy, no one can predict the end, so each step we take may be the end of one drama and the beginning of another.
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