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April 3rd, 2012
Cruise pier vendors to be relocated to Crafts Alive Market

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Vendors currently operating at the cruise pier will soon have a new home as Government has proposed to relocate them to the Crafts Alive Market, which will be revamped in time for the new tourist season.

April 3rd, 2012
Mentally ill persons roaming streets could be shameful for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The presence of mentally ill people roaming the streets of Road Town is getting out of hand, and at least one resident is appealing to Government to tackle the situation before it becomes an embarrassment to the Territory.

April 3rd, 2012
Education Minister “messed with certain people”, says Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn “messed with certain people” when he uttered some remarks in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently about non-elected officials shadowing his every move.

April 2nd, 2012
Life skills workshop gets off to rousing start!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The presence of timid eyes, uncertainty and even a few tears were noticed before Stephanie Brewley-George, with some assistance from First District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie, transformed the atmosphere at the 6th District Community Centre with their pep talks that soon had everyone mixing and mingling and ready to learn.

April 2nd, 2012
David Morris: People do not talk to & …do not trust the Police!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) making their presentation before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC), saw Members raising concerns about Police effectiveness, funding and issues of vacancies.

April 2nd, 2012
College Bursar: Cafeteria & Road Town Bakery are drain on college

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The H. L. Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is now a subject under the Ministry of Education and Culture. Appearing before this year’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to defend its government subvention College President Dr. Karl Dawson told the body that he receives 11 million dollars from central government.

April 2nd, 2012
Should VI children born out of wedlock have rights to property?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Several years ago, former Legislator Reeial George spoke of the need for similar legislation without much support and now the sensitive issue of whether children born out of wedlock should have rights to family property in the Virgin Islands is on the front burner once again.

March 31st, 2012
UPDATE - A radiant smile no more; Todd-Rhymer laid to rest [Photoslide Included]

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - She was described as possessing a unique personality that lightened any moment and carried a constant smile that would be no more, as Kawanna Toddissa Todd-Rhymer aka Kay Kay was laid to rest today March 31, 2012.

March 30th, 2012
Melanie Amaro donates $$$ to Althea Scatliffe Primary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What can certainly be deemed as an indication that X Factor USA winner Melanie Amaro has not forgotten the Virgin Islands or where she come from, the superstar recently made a monetary donation to her former school- Althea Scatliffe Primary.

March 30th, 2012
Hon. Pickering: Nothing will be done to destroy Trellis Bay!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The environmental impact to Trellis Bay in correlation to the planned Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport development is being looked at with a fine tooth comb, and according to the Natural Resources Minister Dr. Kedrick Pickering, nothing will be done to destroy the area.

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