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Governor Rankin is the pharaoh of the Virgin Islands – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has referred to the United Kingdom as the Pharaoh of the British OTs with the current Virgin Islands (VI) Governor, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG, as the Pharaoh of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon Smith to provide hot Christmas meals to D1 residents!
WEST END, Tortola, VI - In his ongoing efforts to give back to the community as is the case for 10 years in the Virgin Islands, Deputy Speaker and Territorial At-Large Member Hon. Neville A. Smith continues his effort will be embarking on a program to provide meals for Christmas.
Cabinet approves $219k overtime payments for Feb 2020-Dec 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved the payment of honoraria to public servants who worked substantially outside of their normal hours and areas of work for an extended period in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Territory.
Raul 'Jugo' Sprauve is Rotary Club of Central Tortola Car Raffle winner!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Raul R. Sprauve aka 'Jugo' has been declared the winner of the 2023 Rotary Club of Central Tortola raffle grand prize of a 2023 Hyundai Tuscon.
Kedimone Rubaine appointed Director of Gov’t Customer Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Career public servant Ms Kedimone Rubaine has been confirmed to the post of Director of Government Customer Service, effective December 1, 2022.
2023 Budget passed to tune of $412M; Now with Governor for assent
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The 2023 Budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been passed the tune of $412,971,110, at the Ninth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on December 21, 2022.
Najan Christopher appeared in Magistrates’ Court over alleged frivolous charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ongoing plot continues to eradicate Virgin Islanders who are patriots and fighters for freedom with an instance happening on Thursday, December 8, 2022, when Najan Christopher, Director of the International Affairs Secretariat in the Premier’s Office, was dragged before a Magistrates’ Court.
Over 40 writers & speakers featured during 2nd Annual BVI Lit Fest
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Over forty writers and other speakers from the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and its diaspora took centre stage to showcase literature, film, music, and spoken word under the theme "Unspoken. Unwritten. Unknown" at the 2nd Annual BVI Literary Arts Festival held November 3-6, 2022.
Wider cross-section of public needed on National Security Council– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is advocating for more members on the local National Security Council (NSC), which he said should involve a wider cross-section of the public.
Methodist Church blasted for ‘eyesore’ graveyard wall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Road Town Methodist Church has received criticisms online for the condition of its graveyard wall, which has been described as an eyesore in the heart of town.
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