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Speaker & 1st District Rep. lock horns in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The start of the Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly today, October 9, 2012, started with much interaction between Speaker of the House Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, with the latter stating at one point that he was insulted by a statement made by the Speaker.
Greenland Recreational Park for October 25 opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn revealed today, October 9, 2012 in the House of Assembly (HOA) that the Greenland Recreational Park Project is “on the homestretch” and is almost complete for a month-end opening.
Reduced AA tourist season flights not a major concern for VI - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier The Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith has sought to downplay fears that the recent reduction in American Airlines (AA) flights to the Region and Territory will negatively affect the inflow of tourists to the island during the upcoming tourist season.
HOA meets today Oct. 9, 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A barrage of questions is expected to be launched by the Opposition this morning October 9, 2012 when the Third Sitting of the 3rd Session of the Second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) resumes at 10 A.M. in Road Town.
Work to resume on the Central Administration building roof project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Communications and Works is just a few days away from signing a contract to complete works on the roof replacement project at the Central Administration Building.
VI to host 13th OCT-EU Forum in 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 200 delegates are expected to travel to these shores in 2014 when the Virgin Islands hosts the 13th OCTA-EU Forum.
Platinum headline misleading & erroneous, No libel case won against news site
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online has found it necessary to respond to a very misleading article, which appeared on one of the pro-government online news sites on October 4, 2012 under the headline "Breaking News: Dr. O'Neal Wins Libel Case Against VINO; Damages To Be Awarded Soon".
Reluctance to send budget to UK gave birth to EFM protocols - residents told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative and Opposition Member, Hon. J Alvin Christopher, met with residents of the Second District and other interested persons yesterday October 3, 2012 in an effort to add clarity to elements of the recently signed Protocols for Effective Financial Management.
VI must step up game as US economy recovers- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith believes, as the US economy recovers, the Virgin Islands (VI) must step up its promotional efforts to remain competitive for that share of the tourism market.
UPDATE: Gov. McCleary places threat into action against PS Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is this news site's understanding that Julian Willock, the esteemed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, has been terminated by the United Kingdom appointed Governor Boyd McCleary.