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November 12th, 2014
Preventing our Leaders from Courting Health Care Disasters

By Alred C. Frett

Welcome to Another Example of US Thanksgiving:

Sometimes just surviving is tough especially when attacked by Politicians, Preachers & Courts simply for telling Truths. Nonetheless, I still try avoiding Conflicts whenever possible and, as explained, these attacks on me actually serve to put these very Systems on trial – I may be battered & bruised but most of you are finally seeing the underbelly of the snake.

November 7th, 2014
‘The Edu. Minister don’t respond to my calls & texts’ – Hurt Parent

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I have no aught against the Minister (Hon Myron V. Walwyn). I am just a parent that is very concerned and have fears about my child in the High School. Every day is something really disturbing happening up in there and the Minister is not responding when contacted,” said a parent.

November 6th, 2014
Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards a witness for the Crown?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Mr Dane A. Hamilton, QC, said that himself and colleagues were prepared to deal the Crown as it relates to them calling Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards as a witness in the trial which was eventually thrown out of the court yesterday November 5, 2014.

November 5th, 2014
'High School worse than ever; Fights rampant’ – concerned parent

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Informed and reliable sources in the Elmore Stoutt High School have confirmed that there has been a significant number of fights in the school over the past few days of this week with yesterday November 4, 2014 being the worst.

October 27th, 2014
‘The Honour bestowed to Mr. Nibbs was well meaning’ – Hon. Andrew A. Fahie

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – While several persons have expressed regret that Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn did not push for the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) to be named after the late Mr Stanley Nibbs in full Former Minister for Education Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said what was done was well meaning.

October 25th, 2014
Hon Julian Fraser RA takes field trips with primary school kids

GUANA ISLAND, VI – “I think this is interesting and I don’t know that these kids know how to appreciate it.” Legislator and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) uttered those words on Thursday afternoon October 23, 2014 while on a science field trip with students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School which is located in Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola.

October 22nd, 2014
‘Respect your uniform’ – VISTS Students urged

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The issue of students across the Territory especially those of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) showing scant regards for themselves and the schools they represent has been a growing challenge for the Ministry of Education, parents and the community as a whole.

October 22nd, 2014
‘I don’t have the power’ – Dr Marcia Potter to Hon Myron V. Walwyn

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – What may appear to be internal issues were attempted to be dealt with in clear public view and hearing in an exchange of words as it relates to in whose hands resides the power to promote Assistant Secretary Lorna Stephens as Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn led the call.

October 22nd, 2014
Soap Box Derby thrills & entertains!

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The long awaited Soap Box Derby finally became a reality on Sunday October 19, 2014 with scores of attendees mostly families coming out to enjoy a fun-filled day of racing along the promenade of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay.

October 21st, 2014
Students get free Ipads at tech. school re-opening

BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Earlier today October 21, 2014 the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) re-opened its doors with much pomp and ceremony adding smiles to the faces of students as each of them were given free of cost a brand new IPad, compliments of the government of the Virgin Islands.

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