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HoA meets November 27, 2018, with increased Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly (HoA) will meet again on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at its Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City.
NDP inaction will lead to Gov Jaspert tapping VI Treasury for RDA works-Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The unfinished work and inaction of the current National Democratic Party (NDP) government, as it relates to the regulations and ancillary legislation required for the proper functioning of the Recovery Development Agency (RDA), will soon force Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, to exercise his ‘reserve powers’ and tap into the Virgin Islands’ (VI) Treasury in order to fund the works of the agency.
1 year later: ‘Flow BVI’ more than 50% behind on rebuild schedule
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Communications ‘giant,’ FLOW BVI, is not letting their slow pace of recovery hinder them from making their customers happy this Christmas, as they approach the 50 per cent mark of their infrastructural recovery, following the disasters of 2017 that wreaked havoc across Territory.
Kenneth E. Mapp Out! Albert Bryan Jr In! as USVI Governor-Elect
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Albert Bryan Jr, the Democrat who beat his competitors during the August 4, 2018, Democratic Primary Election to face the Independent Candidates and sitting Governor during the General Election went head-to-head with Governor Kenneth E. Mapp in the runoff.
USVI voters go to poll today, November 20, 2018, to choose a Governor!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Voters will go to the polls, today Tuesday, November 20, 2018, one last time this year, to decide the fate of Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, who is being challenged by former Labour Commissioner, Albert Bryan Jr, bringing to a close, what has been one of the most exciting campaign seasons in the United States Virgin Islands’ (USVI) history.
UPDATE: Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines appointed Junior Minister of Trade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After pressure from her supporters Six District Representative, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, was moments ago appointed as Junior Minister for Trade.
Forecasters say ‘choppy’ VI waters today, November 20, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Small craft/boat operators are being cautioned to avoid the seas today, November 20, 2018, since conditions exists which will create ‘choppy’ sea conditions in addition to accompanying waves reaching “1.8 to 2.4 metres or 6 to 8 feet.”
The ‘Pink Wave’ is coming
By Thomas C. Famous
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend in relation to the Mid-term elections that were going on in the United States.
Disrespectful and Embarrassing
By Donald E. de Castro
We hear so many people every day talk about respect and lack thereof, in these times and a large portion of people blame someone else.
Hons Skelton & Archibald Out! Hons Penn & O’Neal in as Ministers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has been appointed, Minister for Health and Social Development, for the remaining period in Office for the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, following the recent firing of Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), as then Minister.
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