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‘History created’ with signing of USVI/VI MoU – Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering declared that history was created on January 14, 2013 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the Territory’s commitment to the development of horse racing while facilitating the effective movement of horses between the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
The Minister of Finance “begging” the Financial Sec for money? - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE believes the Minister for Tourism must be able to have some freedom of spending and not be "begging" the Financial Secretary for money to do so.
Sir Richard Branson: global adventurer
By Dickson Igwe
The Learjet begins to make its final descent into Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands. It drops deliberately, discriminately, and stealthily, banking gracefully, from 40, 000 feet above the North Atlantic. It is a warm, brilliant night. Over the past few hours the private jet has flown south and west, from a frigid Central Europe towards a tropical West Indian clime. A billion stars light up the night sky. It is full moon.
More housing allowance requested for Att. Gen. - Hons. Skelton & Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many Permanent Secretaries and Department Heads cannot obtain adequate funding for their Ministries, Departments or Agencies, hire the much needed human resources required to carry out their mandates, two government Ministers are advocating for a higher housing allowance for the Virgin Islands’ Attorney General Dr. the Honourable Christopher P. Malcolm.
UPDATE: Youth Policy Committee pledges quality document
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Youth Policy Committee has pledged to produce a quality document that would aid the Government in making sound decisions on behalf of and inclusive of the Territory’s youth.
UPDATE: We need to be resilient, innovative & proactive - new Tourism Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "We need to be resilient, innovative and proactive to compete on the global tourism stage." This was an emphatic statement made by the newly appointed Director of Tourism Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars as she made her debut presentation at a press conference earlier today January 7, 2013.
Politicians Registry of Interests should be Public- Romney-Varlack
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2007 Virgin Islands Constitution has a provision in section 112 for a Registrar of Interest whereby elected officials must declare their assets, income and liabilities. However, the record is not public.
Hon. Fahie alleges imbalance in distribution of Govt contracts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has cited an imbalance in the way contracts are distributed in his district and the quality of communication as being in need of change.
Donald de Castro asks UK to stop pier project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public activist Donald E. de Castro has dispatched a letter to the House of Commons calling the Tortola Pier Park Development project tender ‘a scam and sham as it did not give time for anyone to submit an alternative proposal to one that was already approved.’
On international airports, cruise ship villages, and state of the art ferry terminals
By Dickson Igwe
The beginning of this medley cum commercial story is an admonition to Virgin Island’s leaders not to ignore the improvement needs of the West End Ferry Dock. That facility is as critical to Virgin Islands commerce and tourism, as is the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport.
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