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Living with HIV, Tree Alexander shares his story
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the world commemorates World AIDS Day today December 1, 2011, one HIV positive young man hopes his story and putting a face to HIV/AIDS would help to reduce stigma and discrimination against those living with the disease around the world, and more particularly the Virgin Islands where he is currently visiting as an HIV/AIDS activist and educator.
Biwater not discussed at recent UK meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly criticized Biwater project, which the National Democratic Party (NDP) campaigned heavily against and which the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) even admitted may have been a factor in them being unseated from office at the November 7, 2011 elections, was not discussed at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in London recently.
Respect our flag, says Donald deCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - According to Map of the World, flags are an important aspect of the official identity of a country. The significance of it lies in the fact that it is a symbolic representation of the identity of a country or the idea or ideal of a nation. A flag is much more than a decorative piece. The flags of nations should be treated with respect and honour.
Archie Christian: I will be your eyes and ears!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Although he is only a Territorial At Large representative and not awarded a Ministry, Hon. Archibald Christian urged his supporters not to feel slighted by any means, because he feels he is in the best position to give representation to everyone.
Day 1 updated - 155 unemployed youths register for jobs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture to assess the status of youth unemployment and find jobs for them resulted in 155 young men and women registering on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – the first day of the exercise.
15% VI’s HIV/AIDS cases are homosexuals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 7:10 am) – Seventy five percent of the people living with HIV/AIDS in the Virgin Islands (VI) are heterosexuals, while 15 percent are homosexuals and the remaining 10 percent, bi-sexuals.
Minister Walwyn applauds Fahie on multiplication initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:58 am) - At the launching of a musical CD called, “I did it – A different approach to learning multiplication” Andrew Fahie was commended by current Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn for what was called a good project undertaken by the former minister.
No green light for CDB loan this year?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:31 am) - From all indications, it is unlikely that the United Kingdom (UK) will grant approval for the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan successfully negotiated by the previous Government to be accessed for spending this year.
Nurse wins civil case against Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:27 am) - A nurse, who sued the Government in 2007 for negligence, won her civil case last month with Judge Indra Harriprashad-Charles instructing that the “matter should proceed to the assessment of damages.”
Public consultations for UK/VI relationship for “coming weeks”- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said he has been able to successfully negotiate for more time to assess the Territory’s financial condition and to have the public’s input on the soon to be published White Paper on the UK/Overseas Territories relationships.
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