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November 25th, 2011
ASEP gives 16 students a second chance! [Photoslide Included]

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An emotional Christopher Primus overcame a tumultuous period in his young life to be the top student of the 2011 Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) and a holder of a school leaving certificate which has given him a second chance of pursuing his goals.

November 25th, 2011
Scooter riders to learn about safety at youth symposium

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following several scooter accidents involving young men, some losing their lives and others sustaining serious injuries, an event to further educate them about the safety and rules of riding could not have come at a better time.

November 24th, 2011
Ralph O’Neal responds to Hubert O’Neal's "bribery" claims!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following allegations of bribery made by 9th District Candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at this year's General Elections Dr. Hubert O’Neal against incumbent representative, now opposition leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, the district representative says he does not know what the fuss is about and that the opponent should accept the results.

November 24th, 2011
Ultimatum given to man accused of grabbing another's private parts

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that the case is taking longer than is necessary to proceed and that the defence is to be blamed for the delay mostly because of the absence of legal counsel, Magistrate Tamia Richards yesterday November 24, 2011, ordered that Jerome Hopkins Sr., who is accused of indecent assault, get a lawyer within the next 10 minutes or she would have to proceed with him being unrepresented.

November 24th, 2011
Replacing sewerage lines to commence in January

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The replacement of collapsed sewerage lines, which have been the major reason for sewerage overflow in Road Town and East End, will commence in full pace in January 2012 although contracts have already been prepared for work to start immediately.

November 23rd, 2011
48% of VI residents not saving for a rainy day - FSC report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Compared to managing, saving and using their money, fewer numbers of Virgin Islands’ residents are planning for the future or saving for a rainy day, disclosed Elise Donovan coordinator of the Financial Literacy Survey Report 2011 which was conducted by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).

November 23rd, 2011
Will Sharon Flax Mars be the BVITB’s next Chairman?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following Neil Blyden’s resignation as Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board on November 9, 2011, no one has been appointed to fill the spot, however, names have been shuffling around as to who will be the next Chairman with a former board member among the top picks.

November 22nd, 2011
Health Authority accused of not paying for employee’s surgery

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is under the radar again - this time for allegedly not wanting to pay for an employee’s surgery who was allegedly injured on the job.

November 22nd, 2011
Orbit Dome hits Tortola!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The stage is almost set for the highly anticipated National Parks Trust (NPT) International Concert Series to be held on November 26 and 27, 2011 and which will feature world renowned artistes John Legend and Ali Campbell .

November 22nd, 2011
Not everyone who applies for a trade license will get - Acting Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering has cautioned that although Government is expeditiously working to improve the process of handling trade license applications and issuance, not everyone who applies for one will necessarily be successful.

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