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Lenora Delville Primary bleacher gets fresh paint thanks to Chad C. George
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As the 2023 General Elections race heats up in the Virgin Islands (VI), the bleachers at the Lenora Delville Primary School in Capoons Bay, Tortola have received a fresh coat of paint under an initiative by independent First District candidate, Mr Chad C. George.
HoA to validate status of some 688 persons from Fast-Track programme - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that legislators will be heading back to the House of Assembly as early as Monday, April 17, 2023, to handle a matter with implications in the democratic process of the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands.
13 named storms predicted for 2023 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Uncertainty is the watchword for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasters have shared as part of the Tropical Weather Conference taking place in San Antonio, Texas.
There has been 'a lot of controversy' over sea turtle harvesting in VI- Shannon Gore
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As Government moves towards the improvement and promotion of sea turtle conservation in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), a series of workshops and public consultations are set to commence on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Campaigning on Advance Polling Day now restricted in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons contesting for seats in the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands will not be able to do any campaigning on Advance Polling Day, according to amendments made in the Elections (Amendment) Act, 2023.
Elections & the church’s ‘doctrine of discovery’
Alred C. Frett
Caught between the Powers of the Church & Crown:
As we approach April 24, 2023, emotions are running high, and even those without a stake in the matter are ready to express their opinions… Many are complaining about the lack of substance except for personal attacks, and everyone is swearing that they can do a better job than the other… They made UK a silent Bogey Man, so no one dares to appreciate the role they played in providing us with Covid-19 Vaccines.
‘Stick to issues & stop defamation’ in 2023 campaign trail – BVICC urges politicians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called on those contesting the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), to focus on the issues rather than on other individuals contesting the elections.
Brewers Bay restroom contractor says critics ‘bashing for badmind & jealousy’
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Kendol K. Arthur aka ‘Kingman’ of K&C Construction has slammed critics of the Brewers Bay restroom facility as ‘badmind and jealous’ over the cost which he is adamant was the lowest bid to the tune of $124,000 for his part of the contract for the facility.
Statement from Finance Ministry on Extension of Incubation Period of BVIIAC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On 30th March 2023, the minutes of Cabinet of the Virgin Islands were published via the Department of Information and Public Relations, one of the announcements shared was, that on 15th February 2023, Cabinet decided to extend the incubation period of the BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVIIAC) to 31st December 2026 to facilitate the Centre becoming self-sufficient.
‘VI education system has taken significant steps backwards’- Myron V. Walwyn
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Sixth District Candidate under the National Democratic Party (NDP) and former Education Minister Myron V. Walwyn has blasted the local education system as one that has ‘taken a step back’ under the current government, despite him being charged for Breach of Trust as then Education Minister.
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