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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.
Government working “diligently” to establish climate change fund
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering, has revealed that Government is now working diligently towards the establishment of a climate change fund.
Food Security is not about having money saved up- Khoy Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The President of Farmers on the Move, Khoy Smith, has noted that Government should place more emphasis on agriculture and fishing if it was to achieve food security for the Territory rather than thinking having money saved up would be the answer in the event of a world food crisis.
Cable issue high on list for MC&W & CTU
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of proper programming on cable television is high on the agenda for the Ministry of Communications and Works (MC&W), who has turned to the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) for help in resolving the matter.
OCTA Conference strengthens int’l relations- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Representing the Territory’s interests at the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference, Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, said the event was a success in strengthening the BVI’s relationship with the European Union (EU) and other Overseas Countries (OCTs).
Complaints Commission deemed useless by some - Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Admitting that there is often the feel of disappointment when the Complaints Commission is not able to get the cooperation to effectively carry out its duty, Complaints Commissioner Elton Georges is, nevertheless, determined to carry on the work of the Commission.
Labour Minister’s HOA statement ‘inconsistent’ – Sowande Uhuru
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru took issue with some of the statements made recently by the Minister of Labour and Natural Resources, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering in the House of Assembly.
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