Local Politics
Church should get involved in politics in VI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The popular saying is that Christians should not get involved in politics; however, talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for churches in the Virgin Islands (VI) and those in the Christian religious sector to get more involved in politics.
UK will not suspend VI Constitution– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talkshow host and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the United Kingdom (UK) will not suspend the constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI ) and, therefore, the people of the territory should stop putting energy into fighting the colonial power on that front.
'I was told I was too close to Fahie to be a Minister in Unity Gov’t'- Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Both former Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) and former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) have said in the past they gave up their Ministerial positions for the greater good; however, Hon Malone has been revealing some snippets as to what took place.
UK Minister for OTs invited to see reforms of VI's Unity Gov’t – Hon Turnbull
CAIRO, Egypt - Minister of Natural Resources & Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has revealed that he has invited The Rt Hon Lord Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith, who is the UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) and see the work of the Government of National Unity regarding reforms to the Public Service.
Christians should be 'anxious' to add voice to constitutional review matters - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have urged the Christian community in the VI to pay keen attention to matters relating to constitutional review in the Virgin Islands.
St. Croix residents warned to lookout for 'Sledgehammer Bandits'
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX, USVI — Burglars on St. Croix are breaking into people’s businesses and homes using a sledgehammer, the V.I. Police Department said Friday, and Commander Naomi Joseph, chief detective of the Criminal Investigations Bureau on St. Croix has identified the assailants as two black males.
VI must do everything to protect ‘golden goose’ financial services sector– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to do all they can to protect the local financial services sector, referred to as the ‘Golden Goose’, which continues to come under constant attack from outside forces.
1 year not enough time for constitutional review consultations– Hon Malone
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has raised concerns over the reported short consultation period for the constitutional review in the Virgin Islands.
VI should aspire for independence by 2027– Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has urged leaders in the Virgin Islands (VI) to commit to the advancement of the territory that leads to independence by 2027.
‘Cindy’ drops lawsuit against Tola Radio’s ‘Heritage’
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Cut Deep talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has reportedly dropped her lawsuit against Da International Morning Braff host Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ and Tola Radio over a controversy between the two parties.
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