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The threat from World War 3
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Virgin Islands sits in a world gone off the rails. The USA, the most powerful country in the world appears ruled by a rogue leader. The nickname Comrade Krasnov is appropriate.
Hon Vanterpool points out hypocrisy in UK being angry with Putin
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) has been called out for its hypocrisy in condemning the actions of Russia and its President Vladimir V. Putin regarding the Ukraine invasion while threatening to recolonise the Virgin Islands (VI) by suspending the local constitution and impose direct rule.
VI remains on Russia’s sanctions list; Other OTs added
MOSCOW, Russia- Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday, October 30, 2022, to include all British Overseas Territories, accusing them of "unfriendly actions" against Moscow.
Be ‘proactive’ & 'prepare' for uncertainties caused by Putin’s War– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) wants residents of the Virgin Islands to be proactive and prepare for the uncertainties that will come as a result of the ongoing war on Ukraine by Russia.
Morality, Economy & War
By Dickson C. Igwe
Before invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin would have done well listening to Chinese Philosopher Tsu Tzu: ‘’ the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
Brace for inflation, hardships coming out of Ukraine invasion– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has warned that the territory may feel the effects of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and its impacts on global fuel and trade.
Father expressed concern for daughter who is VI Belonger in Ukraine- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands or elsewhere who have family members in Ukraine are being urged to make urgent contact with the Governor’s Office of the Virgin Islands as international diplomatic strategies are in place for them.
VI among 36 countries banned from Russian airspace
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has found itself on a list of 36 countries banned from Russia’s airspace.
‘Right to self-determination’ must be respected- VI Gov’t on Russia-Ukraine conflict
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands says it continues to monitor, with immense concern, the situation in Europe in regards to the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia and the global community, which situation continues to evolve and escalate.
Cold War 3
Dickson C. Igwe
The invasion of Ukraine is the act of a bully: the lesson of modern history is that the appeasement of bullies never ends well.
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