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'Elected officials were rendered useless' after Irma- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Opposition Legislator and former Minister for Communications and Works under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has admitted that prior to the passage of Hurricane Irma in September 2017 he signed in agreement to a Cabinet decision that would give the Governor 'control' in times of disaster, without knowing the full extent of the ramifications of the said decision.
Unfair! VI gov't has to fund even the 'little parties' thrown by Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he is disappointed in the relationship that the United Kingdom (UK) has with the territory.
UK approved COVID-19 vaccine expected in VI in February 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The COVID-19 vaccine approved by the United Kingdom (UK) for use by its citizens and Overseas Territories (OTs) is expected to be available in the Virgin Islands in February of this year.
First HoA sitting for 2021 today, Jan 5 @ Save the Seed Centre
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) will continue today, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, starting at 10:00 AM at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola.
“It is a nuisance! Put a silencer on your bikes’ - Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on local bikers to stop the noise nuisance created by their motorcycles and bikes.
27 hurricane-damaged homes repaired, 265 approved for grants- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) is reporting that repairs to nearly 30 homes have been completed under the government’s Housing Recovery Programme, while hundreds have been approved for grant aid.
No matter how ‘Mitch’ behaves in HoA ‘I will forgive him’- Premier Fahie
GREAR HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said despite how Opposition Legislator, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) behaves in the House of Assembly (HoA), he will be forgiven because of their strong family ties.
‘We will not tolerate any visitors breaking COVID-19 protocols’ - Hon Flax-Charles
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While extending holiday greeting to persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed that the Government will not accept visitors breaking local COVID-19 protocols.
'Cavalier attitude' towards social distancing, wearing of masks in VI – Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) citizens continue to exhibit a cavalier attitude towards the COVID-19 health guidelines.
'Not right' that persons made to act for many years in public service- Hon Rymer
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has pledged to lobby for the regularisation of long-standing appointments within the public service.
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