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November 14th, 2025
The UK police is not a 'shining example' for the VI- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher has expressed his concern that the United Kingdom (UK) policing structure does not serve as a shining example for the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 22nd, 2025
The future of financial services is 'very solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has stated that the trust countries around the world place in the Virgin Islands is due to the strength of the territory’s legal system and the professionalism of its industry professionals.

September 5th, 2025
UK influence on VI harmful to its growth- Edju En Ka

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of the Umoja radio programme, Cromwell Smith, aka 'Edju En Ka', has expressed his disagreement with the United Kingdom (UK) deciding how the Virgin Islands (VI) should run, as it is harmful to the territory's growth, development, and sustainability.

August 22nd, 2025
I am not clear we have articulated clear goals of Emancipation Festival- Mr Troy E. Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman and former political candidate Mr. Troy E. Christopher has raised serious concerns about the true meaning of the emancipation celebrations in the Virgin Islands.

June 26th, 2025
Renewable energy for every VI household a necessity- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher has emphasised that renewable energy for every household in the Virgin Islands is not just an option; it is a necessity.

June 19th, 2025
A National Guard would instil sense of pride & security- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Young people in the Virgin Islands (VI) appear to be straying due to the absence of fundamental institutions, such as a national guard, cadets, scouts, and after-school programmes, that foster a sense of national pride and security.

December 3rd, 2024
'We can’t expect our leaders to lead the fight for decolonisation'- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former political candidate and businessman Troy E. Christopher has said the people of the Virgin Islands must not think that it is the leaders of the territory who have to champion the walk towards decolonisation.

December 2nd, 2024
We don’t seem ‘to want that relationship with UK to be severed’- Cromwell Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Mr Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka is of the opinion the Virgin Islands does not want to sever its relationship with the United Kingdom (UK).

March 19th, 2024
‘Some businesses feel workers should just be glad they have a job’- Cromwell Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that when considering what the minimum wage should be like, more value needs to be placed on the employer as he gets the feeling more of the emphasis is often given to the employer.

December 1st, 2023
‘Christmas in the City’ 2023 back on Shoreway Drive for 25th Anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Presented as an event to jumpstart Christmas in the Virgin Islands, Christmas in the City is returning for yet another year according to Mrs Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards of the City Manager's Office, this time on Shoreway Drive outside of One Stop Mall, Road Town, Tortola.

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