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I have zero tolerance for crime - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) on the fatal shooting of two men on Tortola, today, Saturday, February 10, 2018.
Consultants helping to improve efficiency at Port Purcell- Premier Smith
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Since the hurricanes of September 2017, businesses and residents have been experiencing lengthy delays in receiving shipments at the cargo dock at Port Purcell, Tortola.
'I got into 3 accidents' due to bad parking by others- Premier Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Noting that he has been the victim of some three vehicular accidents due to bad parking by others along roadsides, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) announced during the Sixth District consultation meeting that he is in support of having zoning regulations in the Territory.
'Communication system needs immediate overhauling' - Sixth District resident
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - During the consultation meeting for the Recovery and Development Plan held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) in Baughers Bay, Tortola, a concerned resident expressed that the telecommunication system in the Virgin Islands should be addressed immediately.
Immigration Dept scraps 'home inspections' for work permits- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There was much uproar on social media when it was reported in the local media late last month that the Immigration Department was conducting heightened inspections on households of persons renewing work permits or seeking to change jobs in the Territory.
Troy E. Christopher In! Louis Potter Out! as NDP Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Just as was first and accurately reported by our newsroom last week, the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), led by 73 year old Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), held its elections last evening, Tuesday February 6, 2018 to fill the post of party chairman and other officers.
Premier Smith made a 'serious error' - Winston E. Nibbs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "On the second day after the hurricane, I had a lot of strong opinions and feelings about how the management of things from the security service and I'm talking from the government come right down. I had grave concerns as to which they handled the matter."
Banks already have buyers lined up to purchase property in default- Hon Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During the Fifth District Recovery and Development Plan public consultation meeting held at Althea Scatliffe Primary School on February 5, 2018, Fifth District Representative Honourable Delores Christopher pleaded with the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), to investigate banks that are selling people's properties who cannot pay for them quickly enough.
Premier Smith prays for wisdom to lead in accordance with God’s will
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After the two Category 5 hurricanes of September 2017 that devastated the Virgin Islands it was not expected there were going to be so many empty seats at the Third Annual Territorial Interdenominational Service of Thanksgiving and Intercession held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, Tortola, on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Residents say Gov't needs strong prayer intervention
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with Aglow International Virgin Islands chapter, is inviting the public to its Third Annual Territorial Interdenominational Service of Thanksgiving and Intercession on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, Tortola, at 4:00 PM.