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Hon Walwyn caught discrediting local efforts on bringing non-stop AA flights
TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI– Controversial politician Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has been found trying to discredit the work of the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Government, locals, and that of Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in brokering the deal to bring the historic Miami to VI flights from American Airlines which commenced on July 1, 2023.
NDP imposes more deadlines on members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party's (NDP) Executive Committee, has set some additional deadlines on its membership, this time for those interested in contesting the upcoming General Elections.
Glaringly dysfunctional VI Gov’t demands elections be held now—Skelton Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The rapid erosion of ‘democracy’ in the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and unprecedented circumstances facing the Territory—even as one man manipulates his way to more power—demands that General Elections, be held in the Virgin Islands (VI) now, since the current administration can no longer be trusted to remain in power.
'Gadiethz' says he is owed for 2-years by VI Festival & Fairs Committee
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Festival and Fairs Committee continues to be accused of failing to honour its debts, the latest allegations being levelled by frustrated Promoter, Paul A. Peart aka 'Gadiethz', who says he is owed now for almost two years.
Hon Myron V. Walywn is new NDP Leader
TREASURE ISLE HOTEL, Tortola, VI – Political newcomer and second term legislator, Honourable Myron V. Walywn (AL), has been elected the new Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), beating out the party’s co-founder, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton.
Exclusive: VI prisoners in St Lucia complain of ‘inhumane’ treatment
CASTRIES, St Lucia, WI - Virgin Islands (VI) inmates housed at the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) in St Lucia are allegedly being subjected to ‘inhumane’ and ‘discriminatory’ treatment on the neighbouring Caribbean Island.
‘One BVI mantra must include everybody’ – Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the sister islands have long expressed a desire to manage more of its own affairs and, following the passage of the hurricanes of 2017, the call has become stronger.
Digital textbooks will be monitored to ensure student's safety
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Scores of parents and students from the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) gathered at the New Testament Church of God Worship Centre in Baugher’s Bay on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 to learn about the new digital textbook Virgin Islands Digital Education (VIDE), where all grade 7 and 8 students will have access to a plethora of subject areas.
Pull back Wilson's contract & construct new school– Hon Fahie
CARROT BAY, Torotla, VI - First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie received a loud round of applause yesterday May 9, 2013 when he challenged Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn to get some contracts pulled back to facilitate the funding of the construction of a new building to house the Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay.
Differently abled children to finally get govt attention – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a time where it is said that democracy rules, discrimination is obviously at an all time high for a section of society in the Virgin Islands that is not effectively catered for, especially in the education sector; the differently abled.