News
'Gumption' pledges $150K to public schools; Doesn’t want gov’t officials involved
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On the heel of a sit-down protest by teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over working conditions on Friday, September 15, 2023, local businessman and philanthropist Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ is pledging $150,000.00 to assist teachers, under one condition- that the money is not handled by government officials or the Chief Education Officer.
Stacey E. Plaskett solicited donations from Jeffrey E. Epstein- Email
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- "Epstein was a reprehensible person and I'm truly disgusted by his actions," Congressional Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett said earlier this month, speaking out after filings in the ongoing lawsuit between the Government of the Virgin Islands and JPMorgan brought her acceptance of Jeffrey E. Epstein’s donations to her political campaigns to the fore once again.
3 girls & 6 boys contesting for Mr & Miss Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre titles
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) will be hosting a special event that will allow its students to be ambassadors.
Sargassum: Biden approves Federal State of Emergency for USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- President Joseph R. Biden on Monday, July 25, 2022, approved the Albert A. Bryan administration's request for a federal state of emergency declaration to address the sargassum problem badly affecting St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), with the constant flow of seaweed impacting water production at the [US] VI Water and Power Authority plant in Richmond.
Construction of new WE Ferry Terminal to start later this year– Premier Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal will get underway during the 2022 summer months.
Resources raised to aid Public Officer left paralysed after accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to assist Public Officer, Colin Stevens with his rehabilitative efforts following a paralyzing accident, the Public Service of the Virgin Islands have partnered with businesses and non-profit organizations to raise funds and offer support.
$$ raised allegedly stolen from JvD Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The hard work and time put into raising funds for the Jost van Dyke Primary School seem to have been for nothing as the monies accumulated have since gone missing.
Grant from SSB subject to 'rigorous checks & balances' including by SSB- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The $40 million granted injected into the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan by Social Security Board (SSB) has come under scrutiny fueled by rumours pedalled mostly by sworn critics of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration; however, the grant is subject to rigorous checks and balances including by SSB to ensure there is no deviation from the agreement or abuse of funds.
Hon Rymer boldly promises to be minister to fix EE/LL sewerage woes
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Many governments and many Works Ministers have come and gone without being able to fix the long-standing sewerage issue plaguing the East End/Long Look community; however, first-term legislator and Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has boldly promised to be the minister to finally bring relief to the affected communities.
No favouritism! Each elected member to get $300K for COVID-19 affected constituents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that every elected member in the House of Assembly (HoA) will receive an additional $300,000 to help persons in the Territory facing hardships brought on by the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
