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Premier – We cannot just discard things that were done
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With concerns raised over the past few months since the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government took office in November 2011 that they seem to be sidelining projects that were started by the previous administration, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith announced that his Government will not be discarding such projects.
Opposition will be watching Gov’t like a hawk – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser RA, said that with the Territory’s budget now passed, the Opposition can begin its work by keeping the ruling party – the National Democratic Party (NDP) – on its toes.
T&CP demands EPA for Zip Flyer project!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Town and Country Planning Department (T&CP) has some issues with the Zip Flyer – High Angle Tour that is being proposed in Cane Garden Bay and has alerted the investors that they would need an environmental impact assessment study done before approval can be given.
Only 13 out of 72 staff are locals at Her Majesty’s Prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After learning when the Governor’s Office appeared before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) that both the Governor and the Ministry of Education and Culture were responsible for the prison with “gray” areas, the Superintendent of Her Majesty’s Prison Richard Holder has also added to the confusion.
SDD: “Disciplining” a child could lead to abuse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ community seems to have a tolerance for physical abuse which is masked in the “broad context” of discipline, opined Stacie Stoutt-James, Supervisor of the Family and Children Services in a recent interview with this news agency.
Earl Skelton, conspirators convicted in St. John/St. Thomas drug ring!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI – Just before midnight, late Thursday evening April 5, 2012, a jury handed down guilty verdicts in the federal case against four defendants, including Virgin Islander Earl Skelton, who were charged with allegedly operating a complex cocaine and crack ring on St. Thomas and St. John, in the United States Virgin Islands.
Thumbs up for Medical School?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie Skelton believes that if a Medical School is properly established in the Virgin Islands (VI), more persons would be involved in the health care of the Territory and legislation can also be amended to accommodate it.
HOA did not receive a verbatim transcript within last five years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC), a body appointed by the House of Assembly (HOA) to examine the draft budget estimates for this year, it was brought to light that the HOA, the highest law making body of the Virgin Islands, has not received verbatim transcript within the last five years from the Court Reporting Unit.
CGB businessmen propose $2M attraction for community
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents seemed receptive to the idea proposed by two Cane Garden Bay businessmen, who are willing to put up an estimated $2M, to erect a Zip Flyer in the community in a move to boost tourism.
Hon. Fraser: There is nothing to be optimistic about in Territory’s budget!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “There is nothing to be optimistic about, nothing unusual. I don’t think there is anything in there for people to be rejoicing about, it’s more of the same thing...hard times ahead and people must come to grips with reality and understand that budget is a reflection of what is going to happen or what is happening around the world,” were 3rd District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser’s view on the recently passed budget for 2012.
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