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Bring on the NHI – Laurie A. Rymer
YACHT HARBOUR, Virgin Gorda, VI – The issue of the National Democratic Party (NDP) government's proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) did not fail to go unmentioned at the recent public meeting held in Virgin Gorda despite the topic for discussion was that of the proposed new $4.5M Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic.
No UK approval for Airport Expansion & Ports Pier Projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith appears on the surface to be full speed ahead with two major controversial projects; the Cruise Ship Port Development and the T. B. Lettsome Airport runway expansion, the issue of the United Kingdom approval has surfaced.
Victor Johnson will have nothing to do with Gun Creek development-Premier
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- A number of residents of Virgin Gorda flocked to the Robinson O’Neal Primary School in North Sound, Virgin Gorda on April 10, 2013 to hear of Government’s conceptual plan for the development of Gun Creek and to express their many concerns and suggestions and to also have their burning question of who will fund the development answered, amid “rumours” that prominent developer Mr David Victor Johnson would have a hand in it.
CGB beach faces sudden destruction if left unchecked - Hon Pickering
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortols, VI - Based on a study that was done some three years ago by a Miami based organisation and which focused on the critical importance of the run-offs in the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) area, the beautiful and very popular Cane Garden Bay beach may be in real danger of sudden destruction if left unchecked.
Dumping of sewerage in sea must be stopped urgently - Hon Pickering
PURCELL, Tortola, VI - "They are our neighbours (US Virgin Islands) and if it can happen to them it can happen to us." This was a statement made by Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering with regards to the dumping of sewerage into the sea and overfishing at the National Fishermen’s Conference at Purcell Community Centre on March 1, 2013.
Fat Hogs Bay beach targeted for restoration
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – Those who may have known, read or heard of Fat Hogs Bay beach, would attest to the fact that it was one of the most beautiful beaches that ever existed in the Virgin Islands. Today, however, it is virtually non-existent and efforts are being considered for its restoration.
Payment on point of delivery by fishermen being pursued by Govt
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – “When you dock up at Port Purcell and you deposit your fish, Mr [Lloyd] Williams and his team up there, correctly identify how much you would have deposited, calculate how much you would be earning for that catch and you are suppose to be able to get your cheque.”
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