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‘Negotiation & diplomacy cannot only involve Premier & his brother’- Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has acknowledged that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been trying his best at the helm of the territory; however, he has advised the territory’s leader to have the people more involved.
Dr Pickering hopes to reveal political team @ next public meeting
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering is hoping to soon announce his group of candidates for the upcoming General Elections of the Virgin Islands, as he told residents of Huntums Ghut that last night January 25, 2023, will likely be the last time he is on the road solo.
Sister Islands’ residents feel neglected- Sister Islands Unit Report
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- There has always been the sentiment that the Sister Islands are often neglected by Government and their elected representatives.
28 Educators undergo leadership training with HLSCC Institute of Education
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Educators throughout the public and private primary and secondary school sectors in the Virgin Islands (VI) have began an 8-month leadership training programme with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Institute of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
VI needs a Unity Gov’t that is elected & not selected – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has lauded the concept of a Government of National Unity as a good one; however, he slammed the process that led to the formation of the latest Unity Government led by Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Grenada delays tax hike on sugary, alcoholic & tobacco products
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The Grenada government has announced a one-month delay in the implementation of an increase in the Excise Tax on alcohol and tobacco products as well as Value Added Tax (VAT) on sugar, sugary or carbonated drinks.
Pope says homosexuality is not a crime
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Pope Francis criticised laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
W&SD boss Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard retires! Is she running for office?
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Word reaching our news centre is that Director of Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has retired.
Truck topples @ Sophie Bay Hill
SOPHIE BAY Hill, Tortola, VI- Information just reaching our news centre is that a truck toppled in the area of Tortola known as Sophie Bay Hill this morning, January 25, 2023.
Throne Speech: Gov’t looking to restrict vaping, smoking under age 18
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands is looking to restrict the public use of e-cigarettes and smoking in the Virgin Islands as part of its legislative agenda for the start of the Fifth Session of the current Fourth House of Assembly (HoA).
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