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Premier Fahie blasts 'malicious' news article on medical marijuana industry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called out what he called, 'malicious, unprofessional and fabricated,' an article on the Virgin Islands (VI) medical marijuana industry published by a local media house.
Laundromat run-off in VG raises pollution concerns
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The alleged heavy odour of detergent in the water in an area of Valley in Virgin Gorda has resulted in residents voicing concerns about the issue to their Ninth District Representative, and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, who held his first town hall meeting on January 23, 2020 to report to his constituents about accomplishments and challenges of 2019 and projections for 2020.
Stacy C. Lloyd is new Director of BVI Red Cross
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Red Cross welcomed Stacy C. Lloyd as its new Director in December 2019. Ms Lloyd has over 15 years experience in human resources leadership, across various industries in the Virgin Islands and USA.
Strong values will decide on same-sex marriage in VI - Angelle A. Cameron
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Christian and former Mrs BVI, Angelle A. Cameron says the value systems in the Virgin Islands will set the agenda on a number of issues facing the Territory, including whether the Territory adopts or rejects the idea of same-sex marriages.
MoU inked between HLSCC & Power 52 for solar technical training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Premier's Green Strategy initiative to put the Virgin Islands (VI) on the path towards becoming a green economy is now moving full speed ahead, with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and Power 52 on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, for the training of local solar technicians.
Remembering a dear friend of the VI: Former Scotiabank Managing Director Terry C. Bell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When Scotiabank BVI ships out of the [British] Virgin Islands, having reached an agreement to sell 100 percent of its shares to Trinidad-based Republic Financial Holdings Limited, it will no doubt be leaving stacks of memories and emotions behind, none more cherished than that of its former Managing Director, the late Mr Terry C. Bell.
DDM continues to ‘closely’ monitor seismic activity in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With daily earthquakes in the Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands region, some of which have been felt in the [British] Virgin Islands, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has been monitoring the situation closely while urging the public to have their emergency plans in place, including in the event of a tsunami.
Cyber Crime bill came back from ‘graveyard of bills’- Premier Fahie
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has blasted free speech entities who are attempting to stall the assenting of the Computer Misuse, and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 by citing that if the changes come into law it would be used to prosecute and silence the media in the Virgin Islands.
Child support defaulters will be blocked from leaving Territory- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of men failing to support their children and causing them to be a burden on society is being grabbed by the throat by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, which will be introducing legislation to clamp down on such persons.
‘Real Talk’ with Karia J. Christopher’ returns next month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One of the most popular television talk shows in the Virgin Islands, ‘Real Talk’ with Karia J. Christopher, will return next month and will be debuting on Flow TV.
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