The Union Jack flew high above Queen Elizabeth II Park on June 16 as the community observed King Charles III’s official birthday for the first time. The territory had a …
June 28, 2023
September 23, 2022
Premier, governor attend Queen’s funeral
The world watched this week as Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest following her death on Sept. 8, and Virgin Islands leaders joined in mourning both here and in …
September 19, 2022
EDITORIAL: A healthy dialogue at the end of an era
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era. This month, the curtain dropped on a record 70-year reign that saw the Queen greet 15 British prime …
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September 15, 2022
Queen’s death renews debate; some wrestle with history
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday, debate across Britain’s territories and former colonies has intensified longstanding criticism of the monarchy’s history of overseas exploitation — and complicated …
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September 15, 2022
A royal farewell: Virgin Islands mourns the Queen
In the Road Town park named for Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday at age 96, government officials and other residents gathered on Friday afternoon to commemorate the late …
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September 9, 2022
Foreign secretary to PM: Liz Truss takes the reins in UK
Promising “bold” economic reform for the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss won the seat of Conservative Party leader on Sept. 5 and subsequently became the new prime minister. Ms. …
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June 10, 2022
Hundreds attend Platinum Jubilee
Across the world last week, people celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, and the Virgin Islands was no exception. Dressed in uniforms, dresses, suits and hats, about …
April 15, 2021
Prince Philip dies at 99
Following the death of Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh, on Friday, Virgin Islands government officials offered condolences and reflections. The husband of Queen Elizabeth was 99. “In his long-standing support …
March 12, 2020
Commonwealth Day hit with heavy weather
The weather cast a shadow over this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations Monday in Cane Garden Bay, though residents made the best of it with hot food, indoor games and neighbourly …
January 29, 2020
COMMENTARY — Royal couple’s exit analysed
The Meghan Markle story is part of the ongoing process of change in the west at a time when the United Kingdom has been slow to enter the 21st Century. …
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November 4, 2019
QEII Bridge structure to showcase VI culture
A structure being built near the Tortola entrance to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge to Beef Island will showcase the territory’s culture while serving as a “talking point” for tour …
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June 13, 2019
Medals awarded at Queen’s birthday event
Hundreds of Virgin Islands residents marched into the Festival Village Grounds on Friday for a parade and ceremony to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Governor Gus Jaspert …
June 14, 2018
Queen’s birthday parade draws crowds despite boycott
Despite multiple calls for a boycott, hundreds of Virgin Islands residents turned out to the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday to watch police, firefighters, and other uniformed groups parade …
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May 22, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday parade scheduled for June 9
The territory will celebrate the Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday with a parade on June 9, according to Government Information Services. The marching route is set to begin at 4 p.m. …
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