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AI & Robotics- As real & pressing dangers to humanity
ALRED C. FRETT
Providing Slavery for All:
As descendants of slaves and prisoners of a pre-programmed society, we are taught to follow the masses, and conform to traditions, so very few of us try to be as progressive as we can, by using the lessons and examples around us, to choose for ourselves… Even when Education advises that we think and reason for ourselves, we do not, because our Laws and Religion insist that we obey their ancient mandates.
Hon Walwyn’s Motion of No Confidence crushed in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In what was predicted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in our story of July 29, 2025, the one-man-led Motion of No Confidence brought to the House of Assembly (HoA) by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been defeated.
Road from Paraquita Bay to Hodge’s Creek in final stages of repair
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI- The section of Blackburn Highway from Paraquita Bay to Hodge’s Creek is nearing completion, following the successful installation of essential box drains.
CIBC installs ATM on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Customers of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and tourists on Virgin Gorda can now benefit from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on that island.
‘I wrote the Governor’ on $5M Bank of Asia deposit- Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has admitted to writing to Governor Daniel Pruce regarding the now defunct Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited situation.
Doctors’ services to BVIHSA & private sector will soon be reviewed- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the government will soon review the operations of doctors working in both the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the private sector.
UK 'has acknowledged legitimate interest access is the way to go'- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been deemed as a major win for the Virgin Islands' financial services industry, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said legitimate interest access is the way to go when it comes to beneficial financial services ownership information and that the United Kingdom (UK) has now acknowledged this.
Skelton-Cline blasts RDA for ‘dragging its feet’ on West End Ferry Terminal Project
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has come under attack from social commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline regarding the West End Ferry Terminal Project.
ATM 'finally coming' to Anegada
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for Anegada is among immediate plans for the island.
VIslanders urged to share data to measure economic impact of festivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are being urged to be more willing to provide information on the impact of festivals and events on the local economy.

