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Youth health survey offensive?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Questions asked such as if teenagers had sexual intercourse with male, female or both; how many times they had sex during the past 12 years, how many times [female] teenagers had an abortion were on a questionnaire given to high school students for a Youth Health Survey initiated by the Ministry of Health. However, some parents find the questions to be highly inappropriate and provocative.
Sheila N. Brathwaite to chair NPT Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online from its team of reporters and well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party Administration of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, is that retired Permanent Secretary (PS) Sheila N. Brathwaite was approved by Cabinet recently to Chair the National Parks Trust (NPT) Board.
deCastro urges speech lessons for HOA members & preachers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The very outspoken talk show host Donald deCastro has recommended that members of the House of Assembly (HOA) and certain preachers of the Gospel join the Toastmasters Club of Tortola to improve their communication skills.
I nearly ran her down, recalls driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Lester Smith almost experienced a driver’s worst nightmare when he nearly hit a woman on the Blackburn Highway, in the vicinity of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on February 29, 2012 and is calling on authorities to address the poor lighting condition in the area.
Hodge had no idea over $400K was in her home, court heard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sasha Hodge, who allegedly had $427,313 in cash at her Towers home, when interviewed by police denied knowing the money was there.
2012 Music Fest could be downgraded to one day!
By ANEKA EDWARDS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly elected president of the Cane Garden Bay Music Fest, Carnel Clyne, has revealed that this year’s Music Fest could be reduced to one day, if major sponsors can’t foot the bill.
Sick baby reportedly ignored by doctor at Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A very upset grandmother has reported to Virgin Islands News Online of an alleged shocking incident where her 10 month old grandchild, who was severely stricken by fever and convulsing, was allegedly ignored by the doctor on duty, which forced her to seek medical advice from another country after waiting for nearly three hours at Peebles Hospital on Sunday night March 3, 2012.
Former HLSCC messenger pleads guilty to stealing $69,859.78
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The former H. Lavity Stoutt Community College's (HLSCC) messenger, Febby Merry, accused of stealing over $69,000 from the institution pleaded guilty this afternoon, Tuesday March 6, 2012 in the High Court.
Premier promises regular visits to Virgin Gorda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has promised frequent visits to Virgin Gorda and that his Ministers of Government will also be setting up office there in an effort to meet the needs of the people in the 9th District.
Is Anegada too boring to work?
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – One restaurateur, who owns two businesses on Anegada, bemoaned the fact that he has to keep one closed because he cannot get anyone from the sister islands to come and work.
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