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BVI Suffers Narrow 2-1 Loss To Dominica
In an intense showdown at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town, Tortola, the British Virgin Islands Senior National Men’s Team faced a tough 2-1 defeat against Dominica on Thursday afternoon in League C, Group C of the 2023/2024 Concacaf Nations League.
It was a crucial match for both teams vying for promotion to League B of the Concacaf Nations League. On November 16, Dominica secured victory in front of a packed stadium in the BVI’s capital city.
The first half remained goalless until Dominica’s Audel Laville kicked off the second half with a stunning goal in the 52nd minute.
BVI’s T’Sharne Gallimore leveled the score in the 63rd minute, but Dominica’s Eustace Marshall swiftly found the net in the 67th minute, reclaiming the lead for his team.
The home team made several attempts to break through Dominica’s defense but struggled to find success.
Following the defeat, the BVI, who previously made history with their first win in the Concacaf Nations League against Turks and Caicos on September 9, shifted to second place in League C, Group C, with five points. This includes one victory, two draws, and one loss.
On the other hand, Dominica has claimed the top spot on the table with seven points, earned through two wins and one draw.
Completing Group C is Turks and Caicos Senior Men’s National Team.
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Tola Radio Battles Legal Dispute Over Shutdown, Calls for Public Support
Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, known as “the people’s radio,” has been off the air for 14 days amidst a legal standoff with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT). Managing Director Floyd P. Burnett, also known as “Heritage,” is urging public support as the station navigates what he describes as a targeted attack on freedom of speech and locally-owned businesses.
Mr. Burnett alleges that despite meeting all payment requirements and deadlines, CCT refused to accept Tola Radio’s payment and later disabled the station’s broadcasting equipment. “They physically touched our equipment and locked them off, despite written legal letters asking and instructing it not to be done,” he stated.
The dispute follows CCT’s October announcement terminating its service agreement with the radio station. CCT clarified that Tola Radio could retain its services if it became a paying customer, but according to Burnett, his payment was rejected without justification.
The controversy escalated when Burnett claimed an attempt was made to have him arrested and charged with attempted murder. “The public was to wake up and hear the radio off along with hearing I was arrested and charged, but God is greater than man!” he said.
Efforts to secure an extension for relocating Tola Radio’s equipment were also denied, Burnett said. Additionally, an urgent injunction filed in the High Court was postponed by a visiting judge until November 22 without hearing any arguments.
The ongoing shutdown has left eight employees without income, caused significant financial losses, and breached client agreements. Burnett criticized government officials for their lack of action, accusing them of failing to address the issue despite the government being a major client of CCT.
“Like most problems facing the BVI, they can’t [find] no way to help us! Even though the government is the tower people’s biggest client,” Burnett remarked.
Burnett is calling on the public to boycott CCT in protest. “Plug out the phone, plug out the chip, don’t pay your bill! We need to make a statement to corporate BVI today!” he urged.
He framed the situation as a broader fight for “freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of information,” asserting that the attack on Tola Radio sets a dangerous precedent for other local businesses.
Despite the challenges, Burnett assured Tola Radio’s listeners and partners that the station will resume broadcasting soon. “We will be back on air shortly, hopefully before the day is out,” he promised.
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