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VI has highest overweight & obesity in Latin America & Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Global School Health Survey (GSHS) has shown obesity and overweight recording the highest percentages among students ages 13 through 15 in the Virgin Islands compared to other countries that participated in the survey.
Clear skies at former Pockwood Pond dump site
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since the testing and operation of the new incinerator began in September residents in surrounding areas have been breathing a sigh of relief as there were no reports of external burning at the former dump site in Pockwood Pond since then.
Social inquiry needed in abortion couple's sentencing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social inquiry reports for Kandy James and Akeem Richardson, a couple who tried to terminate the pregnancy of Richardson’s ex-girlfriend, are key in their sentences that have been re-scheduled for December 5, 2011.
VIslander sizzles in university volleyball season finale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tampa University Junior Danielle Selkridge from Tortola, was named as her university’s Player of the Year and Daktronics South Region Volleyball Player of the Year on Wednesday November 16, 2011.
Quick solution to Manse Rd. issue to be sought- Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool says Government will be looking to find a quick solution to the Manse Road widening issue which has affected the completion of the project.
UPDATE - Governor appoints Ralph T. O’Neal as Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online on November 12, 2011 Ralph T O'Neal has been appointed the leader of the opposition - the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Being “a stand-alone in the wind” did not help cause- Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reflecting on his first outing at the polls to become the 7th District representative, businessman Allen Wheatley said running as an independent candidate affected his chances significantly and noted that himself and committee will soon decide whether he builds on his own People’s Party (POP) or joins another party.
Land titles given to some Anegadians are “bogus” – Lorie Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Lorie Rymer is claiming that land titles that were issued to Anegadians by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government on September 16, 2011 was a “bogus act” since in some cases, the areas allocated are not conducive for building.
Alleged “shredded” documents found
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The documents relating to two major projects within the Ministry of Communications and Works that were allegedly shredded were reportedly found.
Spooners Estate still viable option for new elderly home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Spooners Estate is still a viable option for the newly elected Government to construct a home for the elderly, revealed Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton.
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