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Truck runs over side of hill in Long Trench
LONG TRENCH, Tortola, VI – A truck ended up over the side of a hill in Long Trench on the main island of Tortola today January 28, 2016.
Jr Minister portfolio will not affect focus on 'fixing' 8th District- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Trade and Investment and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn is confident that his constituents have nothing to be afraid of in terms of his being able to fully represent the district now that he has ministerial responsibilities.
100+ Women Who Care launches in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 100+ Women Who Care is an internationally recognised charitable movement that brings women of all walks of life together to give back to their communities.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kadisha K. Willock
By N. Johann Earle
Our Young Professional for this week is the creative and focused graphic artist and fashion designer Kadisha K. Willock who wants not only to excel in the world of fashion and graphic design but also to pass on her skills and knowledge to children interested in the art forms.
Premier Smith denies knowing of Little Dix Bay Resort closure beforehand
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has dismissed assertions that his National Democratic Party (NDP) Government knew of the closure of Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort on Virgin Gorda long before January 14, 2016, the date of the announced 18-month downtime from May 1, 2016, insisting that he only knew of the closure just one day before the workers themselves.
‘Run water agency from rates collected’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA said the revenue collected from water services should be used to run the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) in the same way the electricity utility is run.
Dancia Penn to chair newly established VI General Legal Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Mr John S. Duncan, OBE, acting in accordance with the Legal Professions Act, 2015 has appointed Mrs Dancia Penn, OBE, QC to chair the newly established Virgin Islands General Legal Council.
TCPD approved Little Dix Bay renovation project since 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While the news of the impending lengthy closure of Little Dix Bay Resort on Virgin Gorda for renovations has come as a shock to some, including Government, the resort has been seeking to conduct the renovations for years.
‘Rosewood Little Dix resort closure would have cost NDP election’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that had the election process been allowed to run its normal course and had there not been snap elections, the news of the imminent closure of Rosewood Little Dix Bay, together with that of Biras Creek Resort would have spelt doom for the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) chances at holding on to Government.
Josef George tops Reverbnation music chart for 2nd week in a row
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For a second week in a row Virgin Islands’ artiste Josef George has come out number one on Reverbnation’s R&B/Soul charts for Augusta, GA.
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