News
HoA to meet today Thursday, September 7, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands is to meet today Thursday 7, September 2023 at its Chambers in Road Town the capital city.
HLSCC teams up with local professionals for Tech Workshop Series
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Persons interested in marine studies and even those already in the field will now be able to learn from the professionals, as H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Marine & Maritime Studies has teamed up with MarineMax Vacations and Nanny Cay to deliver a series of technical training with marine industry dealers and manufacturers.
I have no doubt we will be going back to Guyana’ – Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE said for local businesses and companies who may have missed the trade mission to Guyana, there is no doubt that another mission will be on its way which will give persons an opportunity to travel to the South American nation to explore investment opportunities.
'We should not have visa restrictions on C'bean people' - Dameon Percival
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Morning radio show host, Dameon Percival has slammed local immigration in the Virgin Islands for not progressing with the times as it relates to Visas, even as the VI has the title of being the melting pot of the Caribbean.
'I travelled next to a dog in coach' to Guyana- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While waving her tickets, which she said were for an airplane coach seat, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has dispelled rumours of first-class travels on the public purse by the VI delegation on its recent trade mission to Guyana.
'Ms P' blasts VI men for ‘allowing’ their women to 'expose' themselves in public
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has called on the men of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop allowing their women and females to go on the streets dressing provocatively during festivals.
Global corporate income tax of 15%? Small island states under pressure by OECD!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The world remains one-sided with the big powers having the ability to bully the small island states and this also affects the Virgin Islands (VI).
Leslie F. Malone ‘rolling in grave’ over 2023 EE/LL emancipation festival– Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Eight District representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has voiced his disappointment in the emancipation celebrations of the East End/Long Look community for the 2023 year.
.jpeg)
'Electrifying' Rise & Shine Tramp hits Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As the three-day emancipation holiday gets started today, Monday, August 7, 2023, hundreds of revelers flooded the streets of Tortola this morning, tramping from Port Purcell into De Castro Street to Administration Drive in Road Town, the capital of Tortola for the 2023 Emancipation Rise and Shine Tramp.
STT duo arrested for assault & robbery linked to sexual favors
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — Two women involved in an incident of alleged assault and robbery last week were arrested and appeared in court on Friday, facing several felony charges.
.png)
Follow Us On
