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Protecting children is more than reacting to harm- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Protecting children is more than reacting to harm; it is about building systems of trust and safety." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) on the occasion of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse observed November 19, 2024.
Road works to be halted during rush hours- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief now that Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a temporary suspension of ongoing roadworks during peak traffic hours to address significant congestion observed in Sea Cows Bay.
Hon Smith to launch Territory wide 'cleanup' programme in December
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the development of vibrant, clean and healthy communities being a priority of Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the former Deputy Premier has announced she will be launching the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme in December.
The VIP has practiced ‘leaving no district behind’- Former Speaker Willock
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock said the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has not left any opposition members’ district behind.
Waste oil eyesore near Crafts Alive promptly cleaned up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An eyesore consisting of waste oil at dumpsters near Crafts Alive, a highly trafficked area for tourists, was quickly resolved, according to Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon.
CCTV upgrades coming for Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that upgrades to the CCTV cameras on Tortola by year end bringing the total number of CCTV cameras on the island to 100.
Another stolen election, or did ‘AI’ steal the deal?
Alred C. Frett
Some we Win and Some we Lose:
It was a sad day when Kamala and Supporters did everything right, but the end results appear to turn out wrong… As a result of the Results, Many experienced a sense of disbelief, grief, anger, helplessness and hopelessness… However, they should not blame themselves because it is as likely that Trump did not win, nor did Kamala lose normally… Instead, Artificial Intelligence won and Democracy lost Worldwide.
RVIPF warns of Money Boys gang on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public to the operation of a criminal gang known as ‘Money Boys’ (MB) on Tortola.
Domestic Violence: ‘Are the local women abusing expatriate men?’ Zan Lewis asks
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With 65 men reported being victims of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands for the period January to September 2024, radio announcer Zan Lewis wanted to know if the male victims are generally being abused by local women.
Sex offender’s registry coming ‘as soon as practical’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Any alleged incident of sexual impropriety made against any child in this territory should be a cause of concern for all of us,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) stated has he assured the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 18, 2024, that the establishment of a sex offender’s registry is in the works.
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