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Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019

This is not fair that because of one dubious judge with distorted sense of justice will damage the good reputation of all the professional and well respected BVI justice system

Senior legislator and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has taken aim at High Court Judge Ann-Marie Smith. Fraser, who is the third legislator to publicly address the issue in recent times, said: “I have seen on social media, a...

'Let us come together & focus on development'- Hon Turnbull - raises concerns on VI's position as UK loan guarantee deadline looms

Opposition Member and Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull aka 'Mitch', in accusing the current and former administrations of acting in contravention to the law regarding the functions of the Recovery and Development Ag...

VI can't 'lay down & play dead' with UK- Hon Maduro-Caines - Says territory should enter negotations over Loan Guarantee but maintain good relations

Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines at a September 10, 2019, Opposition-led meeting in the East End/Long Look Community has said the territory should not 'lay down and play dead' when it comes to its relationship with ...

Ex VI prosecutor presents @ International Intellectual Property Conference in Geneva

Former Crown prosecutor in the Virgin Islands, Mr Valston M. Graham was one of the global professionals invited to present before the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Genev...

Junk food a major issue @ BFEC- Sasha D.A. Flax

Opposition Member and Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull aka 'Mitch', in accusing the current and former administrations of acting in contravention to the law regarding the functions of the Recovery and Development Ag...

CIBC FirstCaribbean interns share positive experience

As students in the Virgin Islands started the Advent term classes at school or college last week, a few headed back with some new knowledge and practical experience in banking matters following their Summer internship at CIBC FirstCaribb...

'Where are we going wrong with our males in this territory?'- Cecily Malone - calls on parents to be positive role models for growing children

Coordinator of the Alternative Secondary Education Programme, Ms Cecily Malone, has expressed concern with the large numbers of young men who are flunking the programme.

'We are wasting alot of time'- Hon Vanterpool on VI recovery - says territory should take UK deal amidst efforts to re-negotiate loan guarantee stipulations

Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool says it is concerning that two years has elapsed since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria, yet the territory is still short of executing its full recovery efforts.

Contractors deliver on promise to donate $40K to ESHS

The four contractors on the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) L-Shaped Building Project have donated $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) each to the continuing development of the school.

'Quite an experience as Deputy Premier' - Hon Rymer -encouraged other Ministers to fully embrace the role when given the opportunity

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) speaking on his recent stint as Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) has called it 'quite an experience,' to be given the opportunity to perform in the role at ...

Miss BVI Bria A. Smith receive keys to 2019 Hyundai Tucson

Six weeks after taking the crown as Miss BVI 2019, Media Communications Professional, Bria A. Smith drove out of the Tortola Auto Group (TAG) showroom with the top prize of a brand new 2019 Hyundai Tucson.

Rotary raises close to $150K for Bahamas through telethon

The Rotary Clubs of the British Virgin Islands were able to almost triple their initial goal of raising $50,000 at their recent telethon, which was held to raise funds to assist residents of The Bahamas who fell victim to Hurricane Doria...

Quote of the Day

It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.
Grace Hopper

Fraser to Premier: Don’t frustrate relationship with UK, there could be serious consequences

Opposition Legislator Julian Fraser is advising the Premier to tread lightly in his interactions with the United Kingdom because frustrating the relationship might result in serious consequences for the territory.

Beijing targets Haiti as bid to isolate Taiwan from its diplomatic allies heads to the Caribbean

If Port-au-Prince ‘can uphold the one-China principle, the Chinese government is willing to establish country-to-country ties’, commerce official Wang Xiaoyang says in newspaper interview. China can provide ‘interest-free loans and conce...

Attorney General Hon. Baba Aziz fighting against corruption: asked To move forward with Whistleblower Legislation

Attorney General Hon. Baba Aziz has been asked to move forward with efforts to have a Whistleblower Bill for the Territory. This Whistleblower legislation was promised by Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie multiple times...

Supreme court seeking greater public confidence in administration of criminal justice

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will launch its sentencing guidelines on September 17, 2019 in Antigua and Barbuda.

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CCT provides over a 1000 students with school supplies

CCT’s Public Relation and Marketing Coordinator, Ms Jerilee T. Hopkins said, “We provided over 1,000 students with backpacks filled with school supplies and it was heartwarming to see the students’ response and appreciation which really ...

‘We shouldn’t have to beg’- Premier to big businesses - urged businesses to show gratitude to BVI & ‘come to the table’

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged successful business persons in the Virgin Islands to take a page out of Mr Peter Haycraft’s book and give back to the territory as a gesture of gratitude

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