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VIP fires back @Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson's claims of 'unfair' nomination process
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has responded to claims by Mrs Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson that she might have been cheated while contesting for a Territorial At Large seat with the Party, during its 2023 nomination process, which was conducted at the R & R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond on March 15, 2023.
B/ball bias: BVIBF slammed for allowing one coach to pick referees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The integrity of the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF) has been thrown into question, following its decision to allow a coach of only one team to pick the referees for the do-or-die game between Jr VG Bayside Blazers and Jr Skillful Ballers in the Federation’s National League Championship Series and failing to find a middle ground once the other team had issues with it.
CoI slammed for making unreasonable demands of ministers & public servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) continues to face criticisms of unfair practices and trying to cast a negative light on the Government of the Virgin Islands, while seemingly ignoring ‘illuminating’ information provided to it.
Unfair! VI gov't has to fund even the 'little parties' thrown by Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he is disappointed in the relationship that the United Kingdom (UK) has with the territory.
Unfair Airport Development Fee will be disbanded
Lorna M. George
I am a preacher in the Methodist Church, BVI Circuit so I often travel to Anegada to preach and keep Sunday morning worship at the Anegada Methodist Church.
Caller disturbed by NHI threats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An announcement by the Social Security Board (SSB) on Wednesday November 16, 2016 informing that serious measures will be taken against employees whose employers fail to pay their mandatory deductions of the National Health Insurance (NHI) is not sitting well with some of the working class.