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‘I am awaiting decision on D4 By-election’ – Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Luce D. Hodge-Smith, the District 4 candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 2019 election slate who lost in her bid to become representative of that area, says that with all the conundrum surrounding Mark H. Vanterpool and the D4 seat, she is awaiting a decision on whether there will be a By-election or not.
VI readiness plan for Hurricane 2019 in place
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Readiness Plan for the Virgin Islands (VI) is now in place, and efforts are being made to ensure that it is fully implemented ahead of the hurricane season.
“House Speaker is not to be played with” – Picko Moff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the April 2, 2019, Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) now history, radio hosts and social commentators—in the Post-Mortem of yesterday’s events—are dissecting a defining moment when House Speaker, Hon Julian Willock shut down opposition inquiries in relation to Mark H. Vanterpool and the empty District 4 seat.
New Members appointed to BVI NPO registration board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the appointment and re-appointment of members of the Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Registration Board.
Vanterpool hauling Speaker to Court; Hearing Date Set
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The saga over the District Four seat of Representative-elect, Mark H. Vanterpool continues with a revelation that he tried to delay today’s April 2, 2019, Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) and has taken legal action against the Speaker.
Boys Service Station opens new Huntums Ghut location
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - The popular Boys Service Station on Saturday, March 30, 2019, opened yet another gas station location, this time, in Huntums Ghut, on the main island of Tortola.
HoA off to start; Premier Fahie to deliver 2019 Budget estimates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) is off to a start Today, April 2, 2019, where Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be presenting the 2019 budget estimates which according to him, must be passed by April 30, 2019.
Hurricane 2017: Insurance Co.’s faced brunt of complaints – FSC Deputy Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The relationships between companies in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Local Banks, post-2017 hurricane season were questioned at the recent “Money Matters” forum which sought to bring to light, issues which affected policyholders.
PanAm Games: VI Athletes all set for Lima 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The games of the 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games are just under four months to go, however, the construction of the Village, located in Villa El Salvador, Lima, has been completed ahead of schedule with athletes from the Virgin Islands (VI) already qualified and ready.
Bayside Blazers wins championship in 2019 K&J open division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In its 5th year, the K&J 3x3, 2-day Tournament ended yesterday Sunday, March 31, 2019, and was organized by veteran basketball player Kennedy H. Bass along with local basketball superstar Jason A. Edwin.