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Boss is back, thanks to ‘old age’

Boss is back, thanks to ‘old age’

Moments after he thrashed six contestants in all categories to win the 2017 Calypso competition, Eustace Freeman gave the clearest indication yet that he will start focusing more on individual performances. Freeman, who used the stage name Colosso in the […]

by / on August 3, 2017 at 8:00 AM /
PHOTOS: Name village after Paido, says Cottoy

PHOTOS: Name village after Paido, says Cottoy

The gathering at the Calypso competition in Road Town is one of the smallest each year, but organizers are expressing glee that a larger than usual crowd showed up this time round. “It’s very good to see the crowd here,” […]

by / on August 3, 2017 at 7:45 AM /
Pedestrian struck down in Road Town

Pedestrian struck down in Road Town

A male pedestrian has been taken to Peebles Hospital after he was struck down shortly before 8 o’ clock this evening, August 2. The middle-age man was walking on the pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of the Road Town fire […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 6:58 PM /
National Bank officially sponsors Kyron McMaster

National Bank officially sponsors Kyron McMaster

The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) has announced the official sponsorship of Virgin Islands athlete and the world’s fastest 400M hurdler for 2017, Kyron McMaster. The 20-year-old Virgin Islander has put the Territory on the map by winning its […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM /
Aaron charged with attempted murder

Aaron charged with attempted murder

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it has charged 20-year-old Kalik Aaron in relation to the attempted murder of a Belle Vue resident outside UP’s Cineplex in Road Town on October 29 last year. The victim, said to […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 6:01 PM /
Premier claims new minimum wage makes a difference

Premier claims new minimum wage makes a difference

While claiming that his government has been sharing contracts in order to put food in more contractors’ mouths, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith also bragged that many residents have seen an improved quality of life since the minimum wage was […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 2:56 PM /
VIP president accuses Fraser of not doing his job

VIP president accuses Fraser of not doing his job

President of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Dr Natalio Wheatley said he suspects the time is fast approaching when Julian Fraser will officially sever ties with the VIP, adding that Fraser is not carrying out his duties in the […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM /
Motion filled with tired complaints -PREMIER

Motion filled with tired complaints -PREMIER

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening tried to defend his government’s handling of the territory’s financial affairs, adding that a motion of no confidence against him continuing as Minister of Finance is mere political grandstanding wrapped in falsehoods and […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 8:20 AM /
My gov’t will fight with every ounce of strength!

My gov’t will fight with every ounce of strength!

While stating that he should have good news to report about BVI Airways in the coming weeks, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith last evening declared that his government will fight with every ounce of strength to ensure the privately owned […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 8:14 AM /
Lawmakers put politics above country – FAHIE

Lawmakers put politics above country – FAHIE

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has accused members of the House of Assembly of putting politics above the interest of the people when they declined to support a motion he moved yesterday to have Premier Dr D Orlando Smith […]

by / on August 2, 2017 at 7:05 AM /