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'We failed in our responsibilities as legislators' - Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion, has joined other members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Opposition in not supporting the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018, while calling for a bill that will benefit the people of the territory.
‘Trade licenses for Non-Belongers typically go to Premier for approval’ - Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), expressing concern that a significant number of trade licenses were approved for Non-Belongers in certain sectors that should typically be reserved for locals, wanted to know during the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) on March 8, 2018 who is responsible for approving those licenses.
Consumer Protection Bill to reach HoA before 2018 ends- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has assured that the long anticipated Consumer Protection Bill will be taken before Cabinet soon.
‘I am not just going to toe the party line’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is more evidence that all is not well inside the National Democratic Party (NDP) camp- the ruling political party in the Virgin Islands.
Rebel NDP Backbenchers hold their own public meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the Westminster form of Government, one of the principles that hold it together is party discipline.
VI building codes to be reviewed following Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Category 5 hurricane on September 6, 2017 that lifted roofs from the homes of pastors to politicians to building contractors, the Virgin Islands will be reviewing its building codes.
Internet service in VI ‘is no good’- residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents in the Virgin Islands have expressed their dissatisfaction with the internet service in the Virgin Islands, saying that all carriers need to do better, especially for the ordinary man.
Get rid of fear & ignorance – Mrs Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leveraging businesses through sustainability, innovation and financial accountability is the theme for Trade Entrepreneurial Week 2017 and Director of Trade and Promotional Investment Mrs Karia J. Christopher wants to see the true spirit of business awaken across the territory.
FIFA stadium has wider development implications for VI- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion and Eighth District Representative Honourable Marlon A. Penn joined BVI Football Association (BVIFA) President, Andy Bickerton on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at the Botanic Garden Office to make several new announcements regarding the stadium at East End/Long Look.
FLOW is raping the VI- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calling it a problem that was “personal,” Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA has slammed telecommunications company FLOW, saying it is offering shoddy service to the people and don’t seem to want to fix the issues, especially relating to internet service.
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