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May 3rd, 2025
Don’t get lost in labels, we must defend what is ours- Troy E. Christopher

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and its people have been recognised internationally, “as a people and a grouping that has a right—a right to decide for themselves their future, their survival, their lifestyle.”

April 4th, 2025
Native VIslanders ‘losing control’ of their country- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— "We are losing control of our country, and the lines between Virgin Islanders, Belongers, and others are being blurred in a way that is dangerous for our future.”

February 21st, 2025
Some women worried about getting 'time off' for mammograms- Lisa Adamson

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Women who may be worried about taking time off from work to have their mammograms done have been encouraged to get in touch with Breast Friends or the Social Security Department.

December 18th, 2024
OFWO appeals for change to systematic challenges faced in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Overseas Filipino Workers Organization (OFWO) in the Virgin Islands (VI) has emerged as a vital support system for more than 4,000 Filipino migrants living and working in the Territory, amplifying their voices and addressing systemic challenges faced by the community locally.

August 1st, 2024
Emancipation today is about protecting our rights as a people: A BVI perspective

E. Benito Wheatley

Every year the British Virgin Islands as a post-slavery society commemorates Emancipation in celebration of our freedom as a people. This year marks 190 years.

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.”

January 8th, 2024
‘Let us stand up & fight for our country’ & constitutional rights- Lorna E. Tom

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Virgin Islander who is not shy to express her views on happenings in the territory, Lorna E. Tom, has warned that the territory is at a critical juncture in its history, where the fundamental rights and values enshrined in the constitution are slipping away from the grasp of the new generation.

October 24th, 2023
Another court loss for DPP! Case involved arrest of Mickiel Robin

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in March of 2022 that Mr Mickiel Robin, 24, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply as a result of a police operation on March 1, 2022.

July 14th, 2022
HoA continues today July 14, 2022 with debate on controversial Register of Interests Act

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) will continue this morning, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.

June 24th, 2022
Supreme Court ends federal right to legal abortion in US

WASHINGTON DC, United States- The Supreme Court today, Friday, June 24, 2022, extinguished the constitutional right of Americans to abortion, ending the 49-year reign of Roe v. Wade and ensuring a tsunami of outrage from women, who could see reproductive rights roundly restricted in half the country.

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