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February 10th, 2018
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.

February 9th, 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.

February 8th, 2018
'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.

February 8th, 2018
'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.

February 8th, 2018
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.

February 7th, 2018
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.

February 7th, 2018
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."

February 6th, 2018
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.

February 5th, 2018
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.

February 3rd, 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.

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