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HLSCC now under responsibility of Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highest learning institution in the Virgin Islands - the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College - now becomes the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown frontrunners to headline 2012 Music Fest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although the Cane Garden Bay Music Fest Committee is now defunct, Virgin Islands News Online was informed that a new committee is expected to be elected in the upcoming weeks and that two powerhouses - Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown - are on its radar to headline this year’s Music Fest.
Fans encouraged to get early ferry tickets to Triple Crown 2nd leg
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The much anticipated second leg of the historic Triple Crown is not until February 19, 2012, however, horse-racing fans are encouraged to make early purchase of tickets for the boat ride to St. Croix in order to facilitate an early take off from Tortola and a smooth transition from ferry to on land transportation in St. Croix.
I felt like an abandoned baby left on a doorstep - Sista Joyce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - She has performed in many countries including St. Kitts, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Croix, St. Thomas and United States where she has particularly been embraced and since her first stage show performance in 1998, has opened concerts that featured big names such as Luciano, Sizzla, Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer and 3rd World, however, local artiste Sista Joyce, born Joycelyn Searles, is yet to feel the love at home - in the Virgin Islands.
Cabinet approves Marvin Blyden to chair Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Orlando Smith Cabinet today Wednesday January 25, 2012 has approved Marvin Blyden as Chairman of the Virgin Islands’ Festival and Fairs Committee. The approval came moments ago at the meeting which started at 9:00 a.m. according to Virgin Islands News Online well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP).
Hon. O’Neal ready to carry on work of Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE is back in the Territory and has indicated to Virgin Islands News Online that he is feeling much better and ready to carry out his duties as Leader of the Opposition.
Hon. Pickering acknowledges VI has “houses of ill repute”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands, which is considered a religious community, is going through a transition and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering pointed out that residents need to accept that things “are no longer the same in the BVI”.
VI Air Link makes first charter flight to US port
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After more than two years of lobbying, spending and patience, VI Air Link made some history of its own this past weekend as it made two charter flights to St. Croix for the first time ever since being given permission to fly to US ports.
High cost of electricity a “great” concern for Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has expressed concern at the high cost of electricity and noted that Government is seeking to address the issue both in the short and long terms.
UPDATE: Sandra Ward named new Cabinet Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands (VI) and its well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), former Acting Permanent Secretary within the Premier’s Office Sandra Ward has been named the new Cabinet Secretary.
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