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VI Gov’t not looking for mass tourism!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands is not pushing for mass tourism as it maps out the future of the tourism product, instead it will be focusing on “low impact, high output” declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a town hall meeting to discuss the airport expansion last evening, March 29, 2012 at the Sir. Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
“I will be right here!”- Police Commissioner Frazer on retirement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I am not going to bid you farewell because I am not going anywhere, I will be right here. I assure you that in any point in time any of you, to the constable to the commissioner, can call on me and I would be of any advice or council that I can and is within my remit, and when I say anytime I say anytime within reason”, were the words of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Reynell Frazer at his farewell parade today March 29, 2012 at Festival Ground.
UPDATE : Alwin James to act as Deputy Commissioner of Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Superintendent of Crime Division Alwin James will act as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) when David Morris takes over the mantle from Reynell Frazer, Commissioner of Police, who will be retiring on April 1, 2012.
Everywhere I turn is like I have a shadow behind of me – Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The budget debate in the House of Assembly took an un-expected turn on Friday March 23, 2012 when Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron Walwyn, raised an issue of non-elected members allegedly being included to speak on programmes in a Government capacity.
Gov’t wants its own Online News site, waiting on GIS for cost
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an interesting move, members during the recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC ) deliberations appointed by the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands to examine the 2012 draft budget estimate, called for the Government of the day to have its own online news site in order to better get government information out to the public.
Ed. Ministry has more actors & actresses than Hollywood & Bollywood -Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has called for persons in acting positions in his ministry to be confirmed, including his Permanent Secretary and has also recommended that the Acting Principal of the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre be confirmed.
Did the UK "approve" the VI’s Budget?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA, would like to know the status of the framework for fiscal responsibility between the Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as to whether it was adapted by the Virgin Islands with the condition to send its budget two months in advance before it is approved to the United Kingdom (UK).
Inconsistencies found in education process – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The review of the Secondary School Leaving assessment has indicated a number of inconsistencies in the examination process and difficulties identifying one standard across the board for all students.
Wendell Varlack sentenced to 18 months in jail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moments ago in the High Court this morning, March 22, 2012, Wendell Varlack, the 59 nine year-old taxi driver, who was found guilty of causing the death by dangerous driving of a H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) student, was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Monea was just ready to go - R.A.Y.D.A.R. Ent.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaking via Skype today March 21, 2012 at the Follow The Movement (FTM) Press Conference at the Moorings, CEO of R.A.Y.D.A.R. Entertainment, Ray Daniels, said there were many talented artistes that were looked at following the Top 7@7 Music Awards on March 3, however, Monea appeared to be the most “polished” hence her selection for its Superstar Moulding Programme.
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