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Penn accused of missing key chances to criticise gov't
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (387+ words) Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has conceded that he missed a key opportunity to publicly challenge the government's latest economic relief measures after talk show hosts pressed him over what they described as a pattern of the opposition failing to seize…...
I'm not going down with the ship, Vanterpool says after NDP exit
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (434+ words) Former National Democratic Party (NDP) member Mark Vanterpool has declared that he will not remain tied to what he described as a failing political structure, insisting that the Virgin Islands needs a new direction focused on leadership and execution rather…...
Governor praises RVIPF for curb in gun violence
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (388+ words) Governor Daniel Pruce has credited the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for what he described as encouraging trends in reducing gun violence and overall crime across the territory, while cautioning against complacency as the force continues its transformation efforts....
COMMENTARY: The Forgotten
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (284+ words) By Dr. Craig Stoutt, Contributor In Article 1, I wrote about the front door of our health system. The clinic. The first place a Virgin Islander goes when something does not feel right. Today I want to write about what happens…...
COMMENTARY: Residents for life " citizenship is another matter
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (353+ words) By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The USA has decreased the number of migrants coming into the country by adopting a very aggressive deportation policy and stopping inward flows of people from many source countries. The two main methods are visa bans…...
Vanterpool confident of District 4 comeback
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (321+ words) Former Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has declared that he is confident he can reclaim the Fourth District seat if he returns to representational politics. Speaking during a recent interview following the launch of his People's Leadership Movement (PLM),…...
Prison incident "safely resolved" after inmate stand-off
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (310+ words) A recent incident at His Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut was "safely resolved" after a video circulated on social media showing an inmate barricaded inside a cell while raising concerns about his safety and treatment. In a statement issued on…...
Walwyn blasts gov't over derelict vehicles in D6
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (341+ words) Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn has blasted the government over what he described as the growing scourge of abandoned vehicles in District 6, accusing officials of talking for months without delivering a workable solution. In a recent Facebook post, Walwyn said derelict…...
Vanterpool blasts gov't over "leadership void', stalled projects
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (371+ words) Former legislator Mark Vanterpool has criticised the Virgin Islands government over what he described as a lack of leadership, stalled development projects and worsening social conditions across the territory. Speaking during the launch of his new People's Leadership Movement (PLM),…...
Minister pressed on why health isn't a national priority
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (372+ words) Health Minister Vincent Wheatley faced pointed questions earlier this week on the Talking Points radio programme after suggesting healthcare had already been treated as a national priority during the COVID-19 pandemic " an argument hosts quickly challenged as misleading. The exchange…...