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Born-again Virgins: a tour of the British Virgin Islands
Less than two years after the devastation of Hurricane Irma, Caribbean paradise is back on its feet
Boris Johnson's first speech as Prime Minister
Speaking outside Downing Street after accepting The Queen's invitation to form a government, he said he wanted to "change the country for the better". He said the UK would leave the EU on 31 October "no ifs, no buts", adding: "The buck s...
Brexit Britain is becoming a failed state: here is the evidence
Chris Patten
Britain’s institutions, economic prospects, constitution and future are all at risk - but the delusion and lies continue
What's the G7, what countries are members, what does the group do and how often does it meet?
WORLD leaders from seven of the largest economies of the world will meet this weekend to discuss everything from the environment to the economy. Here's the lowdown on the G7, its members, and why it's protested by thousands every year.
British citizens born in US risk having UK bank accounts frozen
Britons who left US as children being chased by their banks for a US tax ID they do not have
Drug makers conspired to worsen the opioid crisis. They have blood on their hands
Chris McGreal
Johnson & Johnson and others profited from addiction and death – and yet they still don’t think they’ve done anything wrong
Brexit delay set to become law after winning Lords' approval
The United Kingdom's House of Lords - the upper chamber of the nation's Parliament - has approved a bill to delay Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. The Lords passed the bill on Friday.
Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful, supreme court rules
The supreme court has ruled that Boris Johnson’s advice to the Queen that parliament should be prorogued for five weeks at the height of the Brexit crisis was unlawful. The judgment from 11 justices on the UK’s highest court follows an e...
Grenada signs order for Scotiabank takeover by Republic Bank
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr Keith Mitchell has become the first regional leader to sign the vesting order required to facilitate the acquisition of the Bank of Nova Scotia operations by Republic Bank Financial Holdings Limi...
Humane Society seeking $500K in donations to build new animal shelter
The Humane Society is seeking half-million dollars to build a new facility in Josiah’s Bay on Tortola.
Early UK elections will impact BVI & OTs - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
Insinuating that the United Kingdom (UK) may be unstable over its frequent change of leadership over the past years, ZBVI 780am "Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr. Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the UK heading to early polls should be of c...
Britain's finance industry at Brexit crossroads
Britain’s financial services industry, the country’s biggest tax earner, risks being cut adrift from its main export market - the European Union - after Brexit.
HLSCC Inks Crucial Agreements
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and Johnson and Wales University (JWU) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the second between JWU and the Ministry of Education.
HLSCC graduates get guaranteed admission into US University
The local H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), along with the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed two groundbreaking MOU's that will see graduates of the local college gaining guarantee admission into a US University with...
Flood-hit villagers 'could be homeless for weeks'
Some residents in a flood-stricken village could be out of their homes for up to three weeks as efforts continue to make the area safe.
Make BN(O) Hongkongers full British citizens, Boris Johnson urged by top political figures as UK election approaches
Several influential parliamentarians call on prime minister to give holders of British National (Overseas) passports full citizenship. The call, which its supporters say would correct ‘historic error’, injects the issue into Britain’s el...
‘Epic’ Taste of Virgin Gorda held
There is not a better word than ‘epic’ to describe the mammoth turnout of tourists and persons living in the Virgin Islands (VI) and the participation of chefs at the Taste of Virgin Gorda, held as part of the 5th Annual Taste of the BVI.
More than 50 women impacted at Charm Academy’s Breakfast of Champions | Virgin Islands News Online
A three hour gathering of “mature women” for healthy and inspiring discussions on “life” was obviously not enough for those who turned up in their numbers for the Charm Academy’s Breakfast of Champions, as there was a resounding call for...
The unknown influencers who are reaching millions
Far from newspaper offices and TV studios, committed volunteer activists have created an alternative Facebook media universe that could play a key role in the election campaign.
Grand Bahamas welcomes first tourists since Hurricane Dorian
Nearly three months after Hurricane Dorian, a category five storm slammed in Grand Bahama, tourism officials have welcomed the first official flight to the Fixed Based Operators at Grand Bahama International Airport.
Labour to change strategy with two weeks to go
The Labour Party is to re-shape its general election campaign strategy - particularly in Leave-voting areas - to try to turn around a stubborn Conservative opinion poll lead.
London Bridge stabbing a terrorist attack, suspect shot dead at scene – counter-terror chief
The man shot by police on London Bridge has died at the scene, Britain’s top counter-terrorism officer told reporters. The suspect was strapped with a fake bomb and the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack.
Who is getting arrested over climate change?
What prompted former firefighters and police, GPs and librarians to join Extinction Rebellion protests?
Humane Society amasses $71K in donations for new shelter after one month
In roughly one month after their public appeal for donations to fund their new shelter, the Humane Society has amassed more $71,000 in donations.
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