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Tech companies looking to setup base in VI- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even as the local telecommunications sector is in need of a major overhaul, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that several technology companies are looking to set up base in the Virgin Islands as his government continues to push for the diversification of the local economy.
99% of motorcyclists using roads incorrectly- Super Cop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Motorcyclists continue to be a traffic nuisance especially in the Road Town area of Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI), according to one of the most feared Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Traffic Officers, Mr Glen Callwood, best known as 'Super Cop'.
Late Hon Lettsome-Christopher to be honoured @ cultural event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says, late legislator, Ms Delores Lettsome-Christopher will be honoured as part of a 2019 pre-culture week of events.
Hope Hill woman charged for Cruelty to Child
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI - Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have arrested a Shanti Byran, 47, of Hope Hill for Cruelty to Child before placing her on bail in the amount of $5,000.
Trump, Brexit & a New World Order
By Dickson C. Igwe
Nationalism has been superseded by globalism. The world is changing significantly and rapidly. The screams of fear and anger, from western citizens, especially blue-collar whites in the USA and Britain, will not change that.
Peebles Hospital accused of slothful hiring process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The nation's premier public hospital facility, the Peebles Hospital has been accused of having a slothful hiring process by an alleged prospect employee, Jessica Penn, who took to social media to lambast the institution for never calling her back after indicating that she was hired.
Premier Fahie mulls establishing regional ocean freight route
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with economic reform on the way in the Virgin Islands, local and regional businesses should prepare themselves for the new opportunities that will come as a result of a diversified local economy and a new ocean freight route the territory is looking to develop.
VI welcomes inaugural call of Viking Sun
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to push to address shortfalls in the local tourism industry, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on October 21, 2019, officially welcomed the Viking Sun cruise ship on its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands.
Gov't working on more drug intervention programmes - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in addressing claims of high drug use in the territory, says his ministry is looking to combat the social issue through a number of early intervention programmes that can come into effect before full drug addiction kicks in.
'Irma exposed us to strengths we forgot we had' - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) makes steps towards it full recovery from the perils of hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017, building resilience remains the focus of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a statement released early Wednesday morning, October 23, 2019.
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