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Mark H. Vanterpool recants resignation, ask to be sworn into HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Fourth Electoral District, Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has today, March 14, 2019, recanted his resignation from the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) citing incorrect resignation procedure, while noting that the people of his district have encouraged him to continue being their representative.
Hon Flax-Charles puts Sister Islands into focus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister of Tourism, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed her commitment to the Sister Islands in championing their cause as was promised in her 2019 elections campaign under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Sailing: VI shines in St Croix; Lettsome places in Florida
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) continues to make great strides in the world of sailing, following stellar representation from VI’s Thad A. Lettsome in Florida and more great performances at the Optimist Regatta in St. Croix.
VI evades EU blacklisting; Premier credits NDP Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After months of uncertainty over whether the Virgin Islands (VI) would be tax blacklisted for not meeting European Union (EU) requirements regarding fair taxation, the top European body announced that it recognises the VI as compliant with its fair taxation principles as well as being a cooperative jurisdiction.
Fraser Attacks: 'Tell us where the money for the Plane went'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) was reminded that with the heated elections campaign season over, there are major issues that the present government must deal with as matters of urgency, to the extent that Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) should currently be in the United Kingdom (UK).
Julian Willock sworn in as new HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Businessman, former Permanent Secretary and son of the soil, Mr Julian Willock was this morning, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, sworn in as the new House Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) during the First Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
“Marriage is between a man and woman” – Prophet Brian Carn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and other British Overseas territory are positioning themselves to defend for or against UK pressure on the controversial issue of legalizing same-sex marriages.
VISAR locates missing Anegada family
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Word Reaching our news centre is that a missing family was last evening, Monday, March 11, 2019, located by the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) team after intense search efforts by both authorities and the community of Anegada.
Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members. The vision and sense of connection that inspired the signatories has stood the test of time, and the Commonwealth continues to grow, adapting to address contemporary needs.
Progress of women has been incremental - Hon Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Under the theme, “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change,” International Woman’s Day was celebrated with global appreciation for the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide.
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