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Artistes for Vybz Kartel show begin arriving on Thursday- Steve E. Parillon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of the highly anticipated "B.O.B Black On Black" concert in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, March 15, 2025, principal event promoter Mr Steve E. Parillon has confirmed that all preparations are in place for what is set to be a historic musical showcase featuring Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, and a star-studded lineup.
‘Premier wants Governors out of Cabinet’- BVI Beacon interview
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Beacon is reporting in its Thursday, February 13, 2025 edition in an exclusive interview that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) wants Governors out of Cabinet.
Disrespectful, disloyal trio must apologise to party leaders—Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—“Apologise to your leaders. Apologise to the electorate, because, right now, all you’ve done is create chaos, and the people will not forget that.”
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 is Budget Day!
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his third Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month, one of the earliest budget presentations by the government.
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
Donelle Smith is the VI’s 1st Grammy Award winner
LOS ANGELES, California, USA- “Dreams manifest when you want them to.” Those are the words of [British] Virgin Islands musician Donelle Smith aka 'Phyzic', following after winning a Grammy Award last night, Sunday, February 4, 2024.
‘I never dealt’ with Coach Dag’s death until this year- Kyron A. McMaster
ORLANDO Florida, USA- In what could be described as a tell-all interview, 2023 World Track and Field Championships silver medallist in the Men’s 400M Hurdles Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) revealed that he never dealt with the death of his coach Xavier Samuels aka ‘Dag’ in 2017 until this year, 2023.
‘The issue of water woes is multifaceted’- Fmr W&SD Director Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Appearing on the International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio 100.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ and controversial talk show host Cindy Rosan, former Director of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Julian Willock has weighed in on the water woes affecting the territory.
Another election would’ve been likely had parties failed to form a majority- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has stated that a fresh election would have been considered if political parties had failed to form a majority government, following the general election of April 24, 2023.
Premier Wheatley says Opposition Members welcomed to join his team
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Emphasising that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is an inclusive government, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has indicated that members of the Opposition are welcomed to join his new team.

