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‘Anegada not ready to be its own district’- Dr Hubert O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Ninth District, Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal has rebutted the suggestion that the sister island of Anegada be endowed with the status of a district unto itself with its own representative separate and apart from Virgin Gorda with which it constitutes the Ninth District.
EXCLUSIVE: 1st female officer in RVIPF Eileene L. Baronville speaks out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today she shuffles around in pain from injuries sustained after twice being struck down on the road by a vehicle. And with old age also adding to her burden, she is indeed a far cry from the energetic and passionate police officer she once was. This is Mrs Eileene L. Baronville, the woman who holds the distinction of being the first female police officer in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘I thought Hon RT O’Neal would have quit two elections ago’ – Dr Hubert O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Ninth District, Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal has disclosed that he made the decision to contest the Ninth District seat way before he had any inkling that Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, to whom he had lost four consecutive elections, was not going to run.
‘Rename Peebles Hospital to honour Dr Smith!' – Patsy C. Lake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This year's honouree for Festival 2015 Mrs Patsy C. Lake has called on the government of the Virgin Islands to give Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith his "flowers" while he is around to appreciate them by naming the new Peebles Hospital after him.
Court cracking down on press freedom; Media houses summoned!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The summoning of media houses by the High Court has raised questions whether the move is a further attempt by Government to crack down on press freedom in the Virgin Islands.
‘Beachfront development hurting us!’ – Levi Malone
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - A businessman is peeved that the government is pressing ahead with a beachfront development that could see the reduction of property values and a disruption of traditional way of life for persons along the Fat Hogs Bay beach.
‘Road works shouldn’t endanger lives’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While road repairs and upgrades are necessary, more could be done to ensure the safety of road users especially on areas considered dangerous due to the layout.
It's Official - Festiville close-out returns to Carrot Bay!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Festival and Fairs Committee of 2015, headed by Ms Kishma A. Baronville, has heeded the voices of residents and has reverted to having the fete side of things end at Carrot Bay but will also see the religious events closing things off at East End.
Belle Vue Gym’s power disconnected!
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – The Belle Vue Gym has been without power for the past two weeks and this news site has been able to confirm that the lights were disconnected because non-payment of the electricity bill.
‘More men are coming to FSN for help’ - Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite financial challenges, Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds believes that the work of the entity must continue especially when it comes to keeping families together as she stressed that healthy families mean healthy societies.
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