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No time for ‘tactics & games’ of other elections- Moses-Scatliffe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Speaker of the Virgins Islands (VI) House of Assembly Ms Ingrid A. Moses-Scatliffle says the 2023 General Elections are not one for games and tactics used in the past.
Poor Beginnings: 'Many a day we existed on rice & vienna sausage'- Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detailing a poverty-stricken life of hardship as a young child, National Democratic Party (NDP) At-Large Candidate and former First Lady of the Virgin Islands (VI), Ms Lorna G. Smith, OBE, says many in the Virgin Islands (VI) know little about her poor upbringing.
Walwyn collected $276K 'lump sum' from HoA retirement package - Dr Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has joined in blasting the controversial National Democratic Party (NDP) Sixth District Candidate, Myron V. Walwyn along with Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) over their criticism of the HoA retirement package now being referred to as the 'Greedy Bill'.
Huntum’s Ghut Economic Zone gets Q2 2024 projected completion date
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI - The Huntum’s Ghut Economic Zone (HGEZ) project is slated to be completed during the second quarter of 2024 according to information coming out of the Ministry of Communication, Works, and Utilities.
VI 'ready for people with integrity to represent them'- Hon Turnbull
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has pleaded for the Second Electoral District to re-elect him for a third term, while telling the community he has been their voice and stood up for the district over the last few years.
‘I would not bamboozle or fool anybody’- Lorna G. Smith on switching to NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former First Lady of the Virgin Islands (VI) Ms Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who entered the 2023 political race as an Independent At-large Candidate, has now joined the National Democratic Party (NDP) slate as an At-Large Candidate for the 2023 General Elections in the VI.
Anegada resident receives keys to new social home
ANEGADA, VI - Homeowner, Mr. Carlton Benners and his caretaker have received the keys to a brand new home as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Francis Lettsome Primary School wins S.T.E.A.Mazing race 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Teachers of the Francis Lettsome Primary School have won the S.T.E.A.Mazing Race as part of Virgin Islands (VI) Education Week 2023 which runs from March 13 to 19, 2023, with a week of educational activities with a focus on Science, Technology, Education, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M).
Reduction in transit fees expected for persons travelling to VI via St Maarten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Passengers traveling to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), via St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) will soon benefit from a reduction in transit fees from $55 to $30.
Food security in the Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
All nations depend on outside countries to fill in crucial links in their supply chains. The preceding is at the core of modern-day globalization. However, when crises such as war and natural disaster strike, there is a sober realization that a level of national self-sufficiency is wise. Food especially is a key driver of national security.
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