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Same sex-marriage: ‘I will stand on the biblical principles’- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The issue of same-sex marriage is always a hot and controversial topic in the Virgin Islands and many a politician choose to shy away from it. At a press conference called by Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) at HireBVI Conference Room on February 24, 2023, the members of the panel were asked their position on the topic.
VI’s Roadmap: National Sustainable Development Plan launches Monday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Considered the Virgin Islands’ roadmap for the next 15 years, the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP), which was recently debated in the House of Assembly (HoA) will be launched tomorrow, Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the BVI Finance Conference Room in Road Town.
'Buckle up & grab your popcorn’ as more audit reports to come– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Unity Government Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Virgin Islands (VI) public to ‘buckle up’ and ‘grab their popcorn’ as more audit reports on initiatives under the Andrew A. Fahie administration is made public.
Harrigan Estate man wins more than $30K in Wrongful Arrest, Unlawful Search case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Harrigan Estate man, Damion A. Morgan, has won more than $30, 000.00 in a High Court case against the Attorney General with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) as Subject. Morgan, as Claimant, sought federal and special vindicatory damages against the defenders for Unlawful Search, Wrongful Arrest, False Imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.
UK oversight steadies an unruly vessel
Dickson C. Igwe
Wise residents fully understand that UK oversight of the Virgin Islands is required at this time. Complete culture change towards an honest society is the singular route to self-determination for the territory. Until then, UK oversight is necessary for the Virgin Islands.
Miss Teen BVI J’Nae A. Demming set to stun @ Nat'l Costume Show in Spain
MADRID, Spain - 17-year-old Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) student and Miss Teen BVI J’Nae A. Demming will tonight showcase her national costume as the Preliminary Competition of the Miss Teen Universe 2023 competition heats up.
Students exposed to workings of BVIPA @ annual ESHS Career Expo 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Human Resources Department of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority Participated in the Annual Career Expo of the Elmore Stoutt High School on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex on Tortola.
Gov’t seeking caterers for Immigration Detention Centre @ Castle Maria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Individuals detained at the Government’s Immigration Detention Centre located at Hotel Castle Maria in McNamara, Tortola can expect on-time means when new caterers take over the supply of food for persons being held at the facility.
VI delegation attends ‘inspirational’ Agriculture & Food Fair in USVI
ESTATE LOWER LOVE, ST Croix, USVI- “Participating in this Food Fair is in direct alignment with the Government’s legislative agenda to promote the consumption and production of local foods,” Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe said following the attendance of government officials from the Premier’s Office and the Department of Agriculture at the 51st Annual Agricultural and Food Fair of the US Virgin Islands in St Croix last weekend.
'I had many concerns' with Skelton-Cline's contracts– Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has revealed that right at the start of the Government consultancy contracts with Claude O. Skelton-Cline, she had concerns with the arrangement.
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