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May 13th, 2024
‘Concerned Citizen’ saddened about individual rights violation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a social media message circulating today, Monday, May 13, 2024, on Facebook and the WhatsApp platform, a resident describing themselves as ‘Concerned Citizen’ has raised many issues over what they said is “unconstitutional to have individuals rights continuously violated.”

July 5th, 2023
2 justice systems in VI: No justice! No peace! in criminal division

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The chickens seem to be coming home to roost, after a former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) warned the Territory two years ago about the dangers of having two justice systems- “One for them and the other for us!”

July 2nd, 2023
‘No stone will be left unturned’ in bringing Pier Park robbers to justice- NSC

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has said “no stone” will be left unturned in efforts to apprehend the armed persons who daringly robbed jewellery store, House of Luxury, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in broad daylight on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

February 22nd, 2023
Is this the last Black History Month for the VI?

Alred C. Frett

Fairness between Locking up Trump or Freeing Andrew:

As we exit February, Black History Month - the Shortest Month – Our History has always been hidden or distorted in order to disadvantage us and benefit others... At home and abroad, we remain under threats to keep us in ignorance, as we pretend to hear without making the effort to listen and learn... As a Consequence, our very survival requires a supply of Truth for the Youth and Redemption for the Elders.

November 2nd, 2022
DPP slams Walwyn for public statement about his arrest

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ex-Education Minister Mr Myron V. Walwyn has been lambasted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for allegedly trying to undermine the course of justice in the Virgin Islands (VI).

June 28th, 2022
Bill honouring Miya Marcano signed into law in Florida

ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Florida Governor Ron D. DeSantis signed a bill into law on Monday, June 27, 2022, aimed at increasing physical safety for renters that was named after 19-year-old Miya Marcano was believed to have been killed by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex.

January 25th, 2022
New Judge! JLSC appoints Justice Collin Williams to VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has appointed a former Director of Public Prosecutions of St Vincent and the Grenadines as a new judge to the Virgin Islands.

November 10th, 2021
Justice is too 'expensive' in VI– Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has bemoaned the high cost of getting justice in the territory and is questioning how the average person would be able to afford it.

May 28th, 2018
Our right to march supports our freedom not to march

Alred C. Frett

Let your Voice be heard and stand for something or fall for anything:

We have passed the day of decision whether or not to march against the UK’s ‘Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill Amendment’ as it affects the VI… As a supporter of freedom of expression including peaceful protest, I have no problem marching anywhere and anytime provided it is done in the greater interest of the People and not for promoting special interest and personal agendas.

December 3rd, 2017
‘Whites have been on the side of fighting for justice’- Julian Willock

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Political aspirant and former Permanent Secretary Mr Julian Willock believes that now more than ever the [British] Virgin Islands has to embrace everyone, regardless of race, economic status or nationality, to build the territory successfully.

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