District 1 Candidate Sylvia Romney Moses believes that there is a need for more women in leadership in the Virgin Islands. She spoke as a guest on 284 Media’s Just for the Record. While she noted that there have been women at the table, she said there is a need for a greater shift in … Continued
Broadway Artist Christpher Faison recently spent some time nurturing the talents of the territory’s young singers, actors and dancers during a visit to Tortola. Faison, who made his Broadway debut in “My Fair Lady”, said that he was completely blown away by the talent of young Virgin Islanders. His visit to the territory, as he … Continued
Sylvia Romney Moses, PVIM Candidate for District 1, believes that the next elected government will be tasked with the duty of redeeming the Territory’s good name in regional and international circles given the circumstances which have prevailed in recent years. This, she explained while sharing her vision for the Territory 5 years into the future. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Jessica Lewis. According to the police, Jessica has been missing since “last week” and was last seen in the West End area of Tortola on March 31. “She is described as dark in complexion, 5’6, and was last seen wearing a … Continued
Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party Ronnie Skelton is promising to completely repeal the Retiring Allowances Act if his party is successful in the upcoming general election. The Act which continues to spark concerns among residents and some political candidates was recently brought to the spotlight by National Democratic Party candidate Myron Walwyn, … Continued
Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement Ronnie Skelton has promised that if his party is successful at the polls on April 24, his government will assist local farmers by providing them with free water for their crops and animals. Skelton made the promise during his party’s election campaign in the Third District on Friday, … Continued
Every Thursday, the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr recognises and commends persons in the community to express gratitude for their significant contributions to the Territory of the Virgin Islands. The most recent selection was Mr. Shakoy M. David. Archer said, “This week, I recognised Mr. Shakhoy David. Mr. David … Continued
Ninth District candidate under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Coy Levons has said that it is time that the residents of Anegada be treated with fairness, adding that the times of accepting mediocrity are over. The comments came during his speech on the sister island on Sunday at an NDP campaign rally. Levons said the … Continued
The progressive parties in the Virgin Islands have formed an alliance and the Chairman of Progressives United Hon. Julian Fraser said he is confident that a coalition government will exist in the next House of Assembly. Fraser, who will be contesting to be reelected within the Third District made the statement at the official launch … Continued
Approximately 70 boats representing an estimated 13 countries across the world are presently competing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. The festival which officially commenced on Monday, March 27 at Nanny Cay, Tortola is said to have nearly 1000 sailors taking part in the festival. This is according to the Director of … Continued
