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Fmr CFD chief Bertrand Lettsome hailed as visionary leader- CFD 2011 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer Mr Bertrand ‘Washasha X’ Lettsome has been hailed as a leader who brought vision, growth and direction to the Conservation and Fisheries Department (CFD) over the many years and that the CFD was sadden to see him go into retirement.
Premier Smith supports removing Police HQ from Sir Olva Georges Plaza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The relocation of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Headquarters from the Sir Olva Georges Plaza and bringing in the BVI Tourist Board is an idea that was long touted around; however, Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith still believes it is a practical idea.
Hon. Fraser up in arms about Ellis Thomas Downs party comments in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition member and Third District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during yesterday October 15, 2012 rebuked comments made previously in the House by the Minister for Education and Culture.
House of Assembly has become a circus- Eileene L. Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Legislator Eileene L. Parsons believes there has been a breakdown of decorum in the House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands and has gone as far as to liken it to that of a “circus”.
Dr. Lettsome insulted by Hon. Walwyn’s “Dr. Scholls shoe box” statement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- World renowned writer, Historian and former educator Dr. Quincy F. V. Lettsome, Ph.D. has taken insult by the recent remarks in the House of Assembly (HOA) by the Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn about receiving his manuscripts in a “Dr. Scholls shoe box”.
UPDATE: Hon. Pickering & Hon. O’Neal want time limit to speakers in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has clarified that it was E. Walwyn Brewley and not Hon. Myron V. Walwyn whom he was referring to when he was addressing the House of Assembly on October 9, 2012 on time limits for Members.
Increased productivity expected after Central Admin. Complex roof repairs - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The roof replacement project for the Central Administration Complex is expected to be completed by year end and Premier Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith is hoping that the improvement to the building would boost productivity among staff.
NGOs Bill criticized for being “too heavy”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This legislation, in total ignorance, can scare the living daylight out of anyone who has involvement in these organisations, the real non-profit organisations that are out there with no other intention but to do good,” were the thoughts of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, towards the Bill entitled, “Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2012” which was read in the House of Assembly yesterday, October 11, 2012.
Premier Smith down-plays Hon. Fahie's "civil war" in Cabinet assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has down played suggestions that the delay in the laying of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act in the House of Assembly (HOA) was because there were differences among cabinet members.
HOA continues today Oct. 11, 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Third Sitting of the 3rd Session of the Second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) resumes today October 11, 2012 at 10 A.M. in Road Town after being adjourned on October 9, 2012.
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