ARMED ROBBERY AT THELMAS IN VIRGIN GORDA

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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.”

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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

UNAUTHORIZED LETTER PUBLISHED BY SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN PREMIERS OFFICE. ACTING PREMIER, “THE CONTENT OF THIS LETTER REGARDING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY FOR HON. FAHIE, DOES NOT REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE PREMIERS OFFICE OR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.”

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A letter sent from the Premier’s Office and stamped by the International Affairs Secretariat in the Virgin Islands is said to have been unauthorized. The letter states, “The Office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands presents its compliments to the United States Office of International Affairs and has the honor to confirm that Honorable … Continued

THE RT HON AMANDA MILLING, “THERE IS AN URGENT NEED TO FIX THE SYSTEMS.”, “THIS MUST HAPPEN QUICKLY. THE PEOPLE OF THE BVI DESERVE NO LESS.”

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In a recent statement, The Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling issued a statement on her visit and discussion in the Territory of the Virgin Islands regarding the COI recommendations. Milling began, “I appreciate that recent events in the British Virgin Islands with the arrest of Premier Fahie have been shocking and concerning for everybody. The Commission … Continued

CUSTOMS OFFICER DIES WHILE AT WORK

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Confirmed reports reaching our  newsroom have stated that a BVI Customs Officer died this morning while on duty at Her Majesty Customs Office building in Pasea Estate, BVI.  The name of the officer is known but is being withheld until family members have been notified.  The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.  In an official statement … Continued

HON. VINCENT WHEATLEY, “MEETINGS WITH MINISTER MILLING HAVE BEEN PRODUCTIVE AND PROMISING.”

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Hon. Vincent Wheatley issued his first statement since the announcement of the unsettling events involving Premier Fahie. Wheatley said, “Since the detention of Hon. Fahie last week and the subsequent release of the COI report, the Territory has been thrown into a state of anxiety, confusion and anger. It is important that during such times, … Continued

HON. SHARIE B DE CASTRO, “I THEREFORE CATEGORICALLY DENOUNCE ANYONE WHO THREATENS OR UNDERMINES OUR WAY OF LIFE AND THE PROGRESS WE HAVE MADE AS A PEOPLE.”

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Another legislator under the sitting Virgin Islands Party administration has come forward to share sentiments as to the recent happenings involving Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A Fahie. At-Large Representative and Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Sharie B de Castro in her first official statement since the events said, “Like many … Continued