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MovieTowne owner says Trinidad losing investment due to out-of-control crime
TRINIDAD GUARDIAN
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T - Crime in this country “is really out of control and is affecting business in a big way,” regional business tycoon Derek Chin has said.
'Everyone has to atone for their own sins‘- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development under the National Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says he will not accept responsibility for any policy decisions that came under the previous Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
Premier announces referendum on same-sex marriage in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced a special referendum on the matter of same-sex marriages in the Virgin Islands (VI) to allow the local electorate to consider and decide on the question of whether same-sex marriage should be legal in the territory.
VI Gov’t to make annual $40K contribution to FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands will now make an annual $40,000.00 contribution to the Family Support Network (FSN), according to statements of the Cabinet meeting of November 30, 2022.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola gifts some 220 children for holidays
WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola continues to make its impact felt in the Virgin Islands (VI) community, with the latest being the gifting of toys to over 200 children on Tortola.
FSN receives $10K Christmas gift from Drakes Traders
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – The Family Support Network (FSN) received a windfall this year when Drakes Traders Ltd doubled its annual seasonal donation.
Speedy’s Ferry reportedly blocked from sailing VG to STT– Hon Flax-Charles
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Speedy's Ferry service after having been given the go-ahead to make direct trips to St Thomas from Virgin Gorda (VG) has had its permission denied without a proper explanation according to Jr Minister for Trade, Economic Development and Agriculture, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL).
All elected HoA Members to now have own district office
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands in November 2022, approved a motion brought by Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser (R3) to provide for each of the nine district representatives to have government-funded offices located in each district.
VI's water quality monitoring programme to be strengthened - Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has received a €927,980 (approx. $933,189) grant from the European Union (EU) through Expertise France to improve the water quality testing capabilities in the Virgin Islands (BVI) according to subject Minister of Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).
VI welcomes inaugural call from Ritz-Carlton’s Evrima on VG
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The Virgin Islands has welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima to Virgin Gorda on Friday, December 16, 2022, where the luxury vessel spent the day in Virgin Gorda, before moving on to Jost Van Dyke to continue its call to the Territory.