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Expat recruited over retirement age for T&CP, says Donovan-Stevens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a time when many indigenous Virgin Islanders are being forced out once they reach the retirement age of 60 years, many were surprised to learn that an expatriate over the age of 60 was recruited for a senior position as the Deputy Director of the Town and Country Planning Department (T&CP).
Chief Planner concern: Any agent can submit a plan to be approved
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have been raised regarding the outdated guidelines that are currently being used by the Town and Country Planning Department (T&CP) and the need for them to be updated including the section which enforces the qualification of architects for submitting a plan.
First EPA report for airport expansion likely by mid-May – Kraus-Manning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – If everything goes according to plan, Kraus-Manning, the firm hired to conduct an environmental assessment study ahead of the Terrence B. Lettsome airport expansion, will have its first report to Government by mid-May, 2012.
Marlon Penn: Persons in high places have no appreciation for Technical areas!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Appearing before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to defend their budget and speak to the challenges in the technical field of her agency was the Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department Ms. Lucia Donovan.
NDP is in a hurry! - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition and former Premier Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) government is in a “hurry” but is hopeful that it could be able to make its plans a reality.
Alleged Drug traffickers heading to HC in May!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A date in May 2012 is marked on the High Court’s calendar for the habeas corpus hearing for the five alleged drug runners, who are wanted in the United States of America, to answer narco-trafficking charges.
Last HC assizes “fairly well run”- Office of DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The last High Court (HC) Assizes, which closed on April 3, 2012, was fairly well run, according to Senior Crown Counsel Sarah Benjamin who noted there was good participation from the various authorities, including police, court staff, prison officers and the Social Development Department.
Shake up in Cabinet Office, only Ward attends meetings!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching this news site from its sources close to the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration is that there has been some shake up in the Cabinet Office in their ongoing efforts to prevent leaks to the media.
Premier: Government will build a new post office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Adding to all the promises made by the National Democratic Party Administration, from an extension of the cruise ship dock, a new airport runway extension, sewerage treatment plant for Road Town (not waiting for Biwater), a new vendor’s village, hospital completed in 18 months, now come word of a new Post Office.
UPDATE - Three Illegal migrants nabbed in VG!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Gorda Police nabbed three illegal migrants, reported to be Haitians nationals, yesterday April 6, 2012 on the island, Superintendent Amory confirmed to this news agency.
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