A UNITED GOV’T WAS MY IDEA – SAYS FRASER WHO EXPLAINED WHY HE REMAINS AS THE LONE OPPOSITION

Third District Representative and Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser has said that the present united structure of the new Government of the Virgin Islands was an idea he suggested. Fraser made the comment during yesterday’s House of Assembly Sitting, after explaining why he was the only member left on the Opposition side. He … Continued

OLEANVINE MAYNARD INVOKES RIGHT TO STAY SILENT

According to international reports,  BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard who is presently in federal custody facing charges related to conspiracy to import cocaine along with money laundering has, through her public defender invoked her right to remain silent. Maynard has been in federal custody since her arrest on April 28th, 2022 in Miami, along … Continued

VI FIREFIGHTERS COMMENDED

Via a Government press release, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer has commended Fire Officers throughout the Virgin Islands for their unwavering dedication to the protection of life and property in in observance of International Firefighters Day on May 4. Hon. Rhymer said, “It is fitting that the public stays aware of … Continued

NO CONFIDENCE MOTION MOVED TO REMOVE FAHIE AS PREMIER – TO BE VOTED ON TODAY

Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has moved a no confidence motion on behalf of the National Unity Government to remove Honourable Andrew Fahie as the Premier of the Virgin Islands. The motion was moved moments ago in the 2nd Sitting of the 4th Session of the House of Assembly where Dr. Wheatley announced his Government’s … Continued

PREMIER’S $500K BOND SUSPENDED FOLLOWING APPEAL – TO PLEAD NOT GUILTY AT ARRAIGNMENT

Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie will be required to remain behind bars after his approved $500,000 bond was appealed by United States (U.S) prosecutors on Wednesday. This was confirmed by international media company Nationwide News which said the bond that initially was granted by Judge Alicia Otazo Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern … Continued

ARMED ROBBERY AT THELMAS IN VIRGIN GORDA

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed that they received reports of an Armed Robbery at Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda after midnight on May 4th, and are actively pursuing the investigation. It was reported that two masked men entered the establishment with what appeared to be firearms and removed two bags from an … Continued

HON. VINCENT WHEATLEY; “I HAVE HEARD MANY UNFOUNDED RECKLESS THINGS SAID ABOUT ME, WHICH I CAN ASSURE YOU ARE ALL BASELESS.”

In a recent Facebook post, 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent O Wheatley addressed being stripped of his duties as Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development in the proposed Unity Government of the Virgin Islands. He said, “I know many persons, especially in my District, that are feeling disappointed and angry at the proposed … Continued