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Dr Neil M. Smith on the job as BVIEC GM; Abraham sues Corporation
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by our newsroom on March 8, 2023, Mr Neil M. Smith Phd is now the new General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
Just gossip? Social & Political class on edge over Mika Barry April 4, 2023 launch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the four main political parties are busy launching their candidates and we officially have National Democratic Party (NDP) 1, 2 and 3, with Hon Julian Fraser (R3) aligning himself with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), social media and others have been active with the announcement of the new season of Mika Barry coming April 4, 2023.
Gov’t reportedly sued over non-functioning Labour Arbitration Tribunal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands has reportedly been sued over the non-functioning Labour Arbitration Tribunal, which has been without a Chairperson since July 2022.
'Originator of hate’ Cindy Rosan now claims slander; Files lawsuit
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Controversial and alleged hater of Virgin Islanders, Cindy Rosan is now being bitten by what she has allegedly started. For months, from early 2021, she has developed a reputation for slander and libel against residents found to be out of favour with her, claiming she is entitled to her own opinion.
Johnny C. Depp wins libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber L. Heard
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, USA- In a trial that captured the attention of the world, a jury today, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, ruled in favor of Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny C. Depp II in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber L. Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.
'Cindy' threatens lawsuit over COVID-19 testing in schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said introducing COVID-19 testing at public schools is not to be abusive or to trample on children’s rights, but to protect everyone in the educational system.
Judge rules against CDC's COVID restrictions for cruise industry
VI CONSORTIUM
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A federal judge handed Florida Governor Ron D. DeSantis a major victory over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's cruise industry restrictions on Friday, June 18, 2021, a development that could pave the way for cruise travel to return after a CDC No Sail Order grounded the industry for 15 months.
‘I now feel vindicated’- Dr Smith on $10M BVIA arbitration ruling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Virgin Islands (VI) Premier, Dr D. Orlando Smith, says he now feels vindicated following an arbitration ruling where the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has successfully defeated a claim worth in excess of $10 million from BV Airways Inc (BVIA).
VI Gov’t successfully defends $10M lawsuit by BV Airways
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has successfully defeated a claim worth in excess of $10 million from BV Airways, which was contracted by the now ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to connect Miami and Tortola with direct flights but failed to deliver on the project despite receiving some $7.2M of taxpayers monies.
WAPA slapped with $48M Breach of Contract Lawsuit
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has been hit with a lawsuit from Wärtsilä North America, Inc., a Houston, Texas-based firm which in March 2017 entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement (EPC Agreement) with WAPA to design, engineer, procure equipment for, construct, start-up and test an LPG-fired reciprocating engine power plant at the Randolph Harley Generating Complex in St Thomas.
