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Four year-old dies

Four year-old dies

Emergency personnel were whipped into action yesterday afternoon as they rushed to Baughers Bay on Tortola where a child was said to be unresponsive. An ambulance from Peebels Hospital went to the location for four year-old Nathaniel Malone. Usually reliable […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 3:20 PM /
Governor explains why he is seeking $1.8M

Governor explains why he is seeking $1.8M

Governor John Duncan has tried to explain why the amount of money he is forcing the Ministry of Finance to provide under warrants he has issued has jumped from $800,000 to $1.8 million. He told journalists that the $800,000 he […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 3:14 PM /
NDP meeting told: Governor takes $1.8 million

NDP meeting told: Governor takes $1.8 million

The National Democratic Party (NDP) government is being challenged to come public with information it disclosed during a private NDP meeting on Wednesday evening. According to a former party candidate, Claude Skelton Cline, the government told NDP faithfuls at the […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 9:05 AM /
Cline compares governor’s action to nuclear weapon

Cline compares governor’s action to nuclear weapon

Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has compared a constitutional action taken by Governor John Duncan to a nuclear weapon, adding that the National Democratic Party (NDP) government is too coward to orchestrate a solid push-back. Governor Duncan has been receiving mixed […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 8:32 AM /
Five down to compete in regional police pageant

Five down to compete in regional police pageant

In one of the signature events slated to mark its year-round 50th anniversary celebration, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will host a Regional Police Pageant on Saturday, April 1st. The RVIPF’s own Constable Joevern Webb will join four […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 8:30 AM /
BVI under spiritual siege – Cline plans unity march

BVI under spiritual siege – Cline plans unity march

While claiming that the recent spate of murders, suicide, attempted suicide, and crashes is a sign that ‘Nature’s Little Secret’ is under spiritual siege, well-known clergyman Bishop John Cline said he will lead a unity march to reclaim peace and […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 7:22 AM /
Branson Centre calls for mentors

Branson Centre calls for mentors

PRESS RELEASE – The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean (BCoEC) powered by KPMG (BVI) is calling on top professionals and successful entrepreneurs within various industries in the Virgin Islands to participate in its mentorship programme. The Centre is looking […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 7:20 AM /
Eight vying for $5K, Calypso crown on VG

Eight vying for $5K, Calypso crown on VG

Seven artistes are seeking to dethrone Roland ‘Chico B’ Veira in the Calpyso competition to be held on Virgin Gorda on April 16. They are: Ale Frett who is also known as Falco; Michel Harrigan; Rueben Henry who also is […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM /
Rescuing ourselves from political treason

Rescuing ourselves from political treason

When their good ‘ol days become our bad ‘ol days: With so many local issues begging to be addressed it becomes frustrating when international matters far beyond our control suck all the Oxygen out of the room… Nonetheless we can […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM /
Update: Man held in murder case released

Update: Man held in murder case released

The man held yesterday in relation to a gun murder has been released pending further investigations, said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The man was taken into custody in relation to the murder of 30-year-old Ashburn Dawson in […]

by / on March 24, 2017 at 5:44 AM /