The Lion Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board for the 2021/2022 Lionistic year during an Installation Dinner ceremony at Seven at the Pier Restaurant on June 19, 2021. Nichola Dunkley is the new president at the helm and she succeeds Kedrick Malone. Lions Club 2021/2022 Board of DirectorsNichola Dunkley – PresidentKedrick Malone MJF – … Continued
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge Wednesday that she wants to end the “abusive” case that has made her feel demoralised and enslaved. Speaking in open court for the first time in the case, Spears condemned her father and others … Continued
Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial Member Honourable Sharie de Castro has made a donation of kitchen supplies to the seniors of the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The items included teapots, pots, a blender, bowls, plates, saucers, utensils, dinner napkins and other items. Honourable de Castro made the pledge to assist the seniors during … Continued
An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now under investigation following a troubling allegation of indecent assault against a minor. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the accused is being investigated for sexual misconduct with a girl under the age of thirteen years old. Our newsroom, in speaking with Information Officer of … Continued
Michael B Jordan has indicated that he will rename the J’ouvert rum. Jordan posted to his Instagram stories that he has heard the outcry and will rename the rum. “I just wanna say on behlaf od myself and our partners that our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture (we love, & respect) & hoped … Continued
Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant, her children and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but terms … Continued
The son of a prominent police officer was caught trying to smuggle marijuana into Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam’s Ghut on Monday June 21st, 2021. According to reports, the man concealed the illegal substance within a bowl of food. The accused has since been charged according to official comments from the Royal Virgin Islands Police … Continued
Sir Geoffrey Cox QC who was hired to lead the BVI Government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU), openly condemned the UK’s failure to educate local government on the Registrar Of Interest Act during the June 21st hearing of the Commission of Inquiry. Mr. Cox said that as a UK citizen he is embarrassed at this shortcoming, … Continued
The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is … Continued
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) said it has welcomed another partner into the fold with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Western Illinois University (WIU) that will see the American university recognizing qualifications from the regional exam body. It said that under the agreement, which was signed at a virtual ceremony on … Continued
