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US tariff uncertainty stalls VI minimum wage decision further- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— The long-anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage has been further delayed due to uncertainties surrounding proposed United States tariff increases that could significantly impact the cost of living in the Territory. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Hons Turnbull & Mather are just 'trying to find their way'- Hon Skelton
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while categorically denying any involvement with the newly formed ‘Alliance’ within the House of Assembly (HoA), has said his primary political objective is to unify the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP).
No rush to withdraw $$ from $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOG's BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in providing much-needed clarity on the status of the $100 million loan secured by the government, and addressing concerns about its allocation, spending, and transparency, said it is being amalgamated into a consolidated spending agenda for the administration, adding that there is no rush to access the funds to attract unnecessary interest payments.
Proposed law enforcement merger not likely to happen- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) of the National Democratic Party (NDP), in criticising the proposed merger of certain law enforcement agencies in the Virgin Islands (VI), said it is impractical and legally impossible without major legislative overhauls.
Call a State of Emergency!—Hon Penn on VI's water woes
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—In light of the prolonged water woes facing residents of the Virgin Islands, it is time the Premier or powers-that-be “call a state of emergency” to address the issue head-on.
International Morning Braff Show returns on Tola Radio VI tomorrow
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After over two months of absence, the popular International Morning Braff Show with Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ will be returning on air on Tola Radio VI (100.5 FM) tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Tola Radio remains off air; Owner accuses CCT of attacking the business
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM has been off the air for fourteen days, and Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ is calling on the public to stand with the radio station as it is now engaged in a legal battle with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT).
Nyron A. Erickson being detained unlawfully- Attorney Hugh Wildman
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- “The situation with Mr Erickson is untenable. I don’t know what is going on down there,” high-profile Jamaican attorney Mr Hugh Wildman, the lawyer for Nyron A. Erickson, stated when he appeared on The Morning Braff on Tola Radio VI on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Leaders willing to ‘fix’ deficiencies in the system needed- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has given his opinion as to what he believes a good leader is, after claiming that politicians are sometimes the main reason why changes needed in the Virgin Islands are not seen.
Premier hopeful solar project on Anegada will be completed early 2025
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has apologised to the people of Anegada for their recent power issues.

