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VI recognises newest centenarian- Mrs Emogene A. Creque
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the first female entrepreneurs in the territory, Mrs Emogene Augusta Creque is now the Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian.
Young VG contractor inks contract for remedial works to The Baths
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gordian Scott Maynard of Maynard Construction Ltd yesterday, July 22, 2019 signed a contract to perform remedial works to facilities at the territory’s premier tourist destination, The Baths.
Tweaked ‘Fast Track’ initiative resumes July 24, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The controversial, 'Clear path to regularisation: Residency and Belonger Status Programme' aka the ‘Fast Track’ initiative let by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been tweaked and is back on track for its Wednesday, July 24, 2019, relaunch.
Hundreds thrilled @ 2019 Kiddies Fiesta
By Chassidy M. Leonard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2019 Kiddies Fiesta was a success as hundreds of children and their equally elated families attended this highly anticipated event on Saturday July 20, 2019 on the lawns of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town, Tortola.
Charles & Hodge-Julian sweep Prince & Princess titles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Festival Prince and Princess 2019 Pageant was held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on July 21, 2019 where E’ssense Hodge-Julian and Ty'rique Charles overwhelmingly captured the hearts of the audience and the judges.
DDM trains 72 teens as emergency responders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 72 teens from schools across the Virgin Islands have responded to the call to be trained as emergency responders.
Three vehicle collision slows traffic in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Traffic in the heart of Road Town, Tortola came to a minor halt today, Saturday July 20, 2019, following a three-vehicle collision on the James Walter Francis Drive at the intersection B&F Medical Complex and the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) offices.
Capitalism and Environmental Destruction
By Dickson C. Igwe
Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate and Economist, has asserted that the dominant economic model of the latter Twentieth Century- mainly Supply-Side Free Market Economics- is obsolete in today's swiftly changing global environment. Trickle Down has had its day.
Residents urged to be kind to persons with mental disorders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A strong plea was made yesterday July 18, 2019 for persons to be patient, kind and show support for individuals suffering from mental disorders in communities across the Virgin Islands (VI) as they journey towards recovery.
Possible court action over Hon Vanterpool’s ‘defamatory’ outburst
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly sworn-in Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) could see himself being hauled before the courts for ‘defamation’ over some comments he made outside the House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
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