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Baboucar Sallah going out, John Samuel coming in
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Captain Baboucar Sallah, the Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is expected to retire from the public service, sources have told Virgin Islands News Online.
30 year-old poles force closure of Old Recreational Ground!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Rotted electricity poles have forced the Education Ministry to close the Old Recreational Ground over the weekend citing safety measures for players and spectators.
Governor writes, is it a reminder or a threat?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Head of the Virgin Islands (VI) civil service United Kingdom’s appointed Governor Boyd McCleary has written a letter dated February 28, 2012 entitled; “Confidentiality in the Public Service” to all public officers reminding them about keeping government information confidential.
RT sewerage project gets underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The smelly issue of sewerage is on the verge of being rectified with the first step of replacing old pipes commencing yesterday Saturday, March 4, 2012 in the vicinity of the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
Pedestrian hit on crosswalk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A woman walking on the pedestrian crossing this evening Friday March 2, 2012 was hit by a Jeep Wrangler in the vicinity of UMI Fashions. The accident occurred around 7:20 pm.
Valerie & Julian - VI’s newest power couple
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has a new power couple.
How long will contracts be under review? Natalio Wheatley asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show hosts Cromwell Smith and Natalio Wheatley are disappointed that Government has still not disclosed anything to the public about the Biwater contract and whether it would be able to get out of the agreement even while work on the project is proceeding at break neck pace.
12 months for teacher who fondled student
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A former teacher of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) was sentenced to 12 months in prison today March 1, 2012 in the Magistrate’s Court despite the gallant attempts by his lawyer for him to be given a non-custodial sentence because of medical reasons.
UPDATE - LIME responds, apologises to customers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following an article written by this news agency this morning regarding the problems customers are experiencing with LIME, the service provider has issued an apology.
Maduro: Failing to recognise spouse of Belonger is wicked!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host Edmund Maduro has taken on a very strong position where he is calling on the Governor His Excellency William Boyd McCleary and Premier Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith to fix what he called a blatant discriminatory behaviour where some non-belonger spouses of Belongers are not given their status, though it is their constitutional right to have it.
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