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PWD shakeup: Dr. Glasgow out, Skelton in!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As was first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online earlier this year, Jeffrey Skelton is now the new head of the Public Works Department (PWD), and was formally introduced to the PWD’s staff this morning, Monday February 6, 2012.
Clarence Faulkner Jr. to be named chairman of NBVI Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching the Virgin Islands News Online from it's well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Clarence Faulkner Jr., the former Investment Manager of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) was approved by the Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet to be the new Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board.
Skelton-Cline is working diligently to improve ports – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool is pleased with the progress of work consultant Claude Skelton-Cline is doing regarding ports development in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Alleged investigation of 98% pass rate aimed at destruction- Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Andrew Fahie says the alleged investigation of the 98 percent pass rate achieved by students at the 2011 school leaving examinations seems to be politically motivated and aimed at destroying rather than improving the education system.
Javeron Heskey laid to rest Feb. 4
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nineteen year-old Javeron Heskey, who was killed on January 18, 2012 outside Crystal Night Club, was laid to rest today, February 4, 2012.
Gov’t inks $866,681 petty contracts for RT sewerage project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ten local contractors have been hired by the Ministry for Communications and Works to begin phase one of the Road Town sewerage project with the contracts valuing $866,681.
Step out in Faith: O’Neal family opens The Food Store
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In what was described as a much needed relief to the Pockwood Pond area, The Food Store was officially opened this morning February 3, 2012 at the R & R Malone Complex.
Mainstream perspective is to disrespect elders & ancestors- Natalio Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While speaking on Black History Month, which is currently being observed in the United States, co-host of last evening February 2, 2012 radio talk show “Umoja” Natalio ‘Sowande Uhuru’ Wheatley said there was a need to honour our elders and ancestors rather than ridicule them.
UPDATE: Two witnesses called in alleged drug traffickers’ extradition hearing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sian Evans and Chief Inspector Thomas Murray were the Crown’s two witnesses in the extradition hearing of five alleged drug traffickers that is currently underway today February 3, 2012 in the High Court.
Gov’t applauded for quickly correcting “mistake”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Government’s decision to defer Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith’s leave has been lauded by radio talk show host Cromwell Smith.
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