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HoA to meet today Feb 10, 2023; Controversial Police Bill on hold
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Third Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) will convene at the Save the Seed Centre, in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, today Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM.
Short-staffed Social Devt Dept now ‘burdened’ with more work- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Amidst staff shortages in the Social Development Department, Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has referred to new responsibilities given to the department as an extra burden on staff.
Fmr Ag. Director of Youth Affairs & Sports Patrick O. Harrigan has died
SLANEY, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news Centre is that former Acting Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Patrick O. Harrigan died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 65.
Earthquake death Toll in Turkey & Syria Surpasses 20,000
NEW YORK TIMES
The United Nations on Thursday sent its first aid convoy into opposition-controlled Syria since a powerful earthquake hit the region three days ago, a natural disaster that has killed more than 20,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless across Syria and neighboring Turkey.
D7 needs 'cleaning up'- Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has publicly declared she is contesting the Seventh District and that one of her top priorities, if she wins at the 2023 polls, is a thorough clean up of the district.
People expect you to have all the ideas once you run for office– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has said there is a need to put policies in place that will result in an environment where individual ideas can flourish into businesses that can push the local economy forward.
BVI Diabetes Association elects new Executive body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association met on February 8, 2023, for its general elections.
Police Officers claim they were not shown version of Police Act before HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heel of an outcry by the public and many legislators on the version of the Police Act 2023 before the House of Assembly (HoA) comes word that local police officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are claiming to not have seen the version that made it to the HoA.
Manhattan Yacht Club takes 2023 Liberty Trophy
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- Another competitive but friendly race among the Manhattan Yacht Club (MYC), the Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) and the Loyal West End Yacht Club (WEYC) sailors took place on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Hon Fraser: Grenada will send ‘wrong message’ if reparations taken on current terms
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said the £100,000 in reparations expected to be given to Grenada by the aristocrat Trevelyan family, towards the establishment of a community fund for economic development, is a misdirection and speaks to insensitivity.
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