The Taiwan Government International Scholarship provides 2 fully funded scholarships to 2 Virgin Islanders to study at any university in Taiwan for up to four years for Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degrees in any field of their choice! The scholarship includes tuition, housing, and a monthly living allowance ($500 Bachelors/$700 Masters or PhD). Applications open … Continued
Yesterday February 27th, 2023, Virgin Islander Nyron Erickson was extradited to the United States. Video footage show Erickson being escorted by armed officers and put onto a Helicopter which reportedly transported him to St. Thomas USVI. Documents dated February 15th, 2023 received by our newsroom showed that the Privy Council rejected Nyron Erickson’s application … Continued
7th District Independent Candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard took to the 7th District this past Saturday February 25th to address 7th District constituents in her quest to represent them in the next House of Assembly. The candidate launch was chaired by former legislator and sports commentator Mr. E. Walwyn Brewley and saw selections and speeches by youth … Continued
On December 19th, 2022 it was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, that it was the position of cabinet that a referendum on same-sex marriage take place in the Virgin Islands providing residents the opportunity to share their views on the matter in order for a decision to … Continued
The Third Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly officially returned to its original Head Quarters in Road Town Since March 2020 yesterday February 21st, 2023. The House of Assembly was relocated to the Save the Seed Energy Centre’s sporting facility in Duff’s Bottom due to spacing mandates implemented by the … Continued
While it is unclear when the accused Nyron Erickson will be forced to leave the Territory of the Virgin Islands, it is clear that the long awaited extradition will take place definitively. Documents dated February 15th, 2023 received by our newsroom show that the Privy Council has rejected Nyron Erickson’s application for an appeal against … Continued
In a recent statement Seventh District Political aspirant and community leader Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome has sought to give his take on a recent article published on social media announcing his arrest and charge. While acknowledging his arrest and charge for allegedly uttering a forged document. Lettsome said, “Yesterday I appeared in Magistrates Court to address … Continued
On January 21st, women are encouraged to bring their men, and have a CONVO IN THE TROPIX: LET’S TALK HYSTERECTOMY. This WINBVI (Women in Need) initiative is the brainchild of Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2022 Dr. Arliene T. Penn. It takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Butu Mountain Estate. Tickets are … Continued
Illegal Immigrants have been detained after being dropped off at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour this morning January 16th, 2023. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has said that 19 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force … Continued
Former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn and Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education responsible for Projects Ms. Lorna Stevens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday January 12th, 2022. Both are charged with breach of trust in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project and were previously granted bail in the … Continued
