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‘Gumption’ wants to hear from Dameon Percival regarding $2900 donation
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Local philanthropist and entrepreneur Mr Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ has given Dameon Percival up to Monday, September 4, 2023, at 9:00 AM to make contact with him or he will be forced to take action.
Car runs off road in Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Luckily no one was seriously injured when a car ran off the road and into a sign pole at Port Purcell this evening, September 2, 2023.
Gov’t wants tenders for 'competent' catering service @ Immigration Detention Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has issued a notice inviting tenders for locally trained and competent Catering Services to provide meal services at the temporary Immigration Detention Centre in the VI.
Gov’t will ‘put our money where our mouth is’ for education – Hon DeCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the Government will continue to invest heavily into education, recognizing its impacts on youths and the local economy.
Cabinet approves awarding of 25 tertiary scholarships for new academic year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the VI said it has noted the national priority areas of study submitted by the Human Resources Department and the Deputy Governor’s Office in the VI, and has approved the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ national priority areas in keeping with the 2022 Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme Policy.
Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.
Some CoI implementation deadlines 'unrealistic'- DaBreo-Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While legislators, including the Premier, have gone on record blasting the short deadline given for implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations made by a one-man-Commissioner from the United Kingdom (UK), a senior public officer has also publicly admitted that the deadlines given by the UK for implementation or risk direct rule were "unrealistic".
VI must be proactive against UK imposed policies- Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A former Minister for Health and Social Development Mr Carvin Malone has called for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to stop being reactive and be proactive when it comes to United Kingdom (UK)-imposed policies.
Final checks being conducted on Gov’ts asphalt plant - Jeremy W. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge says final diagnostic checks are being conducted on the department’s asphalt plant ahead of its operation.
Gumption’s challenge raises $3500 for struggling FSN pantry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local resident and businessman with a heart of gold Mr Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ has used his creativity and will to help raise some $3500 for Family Support Network’s pantry.
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