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Would independence have dire consequences for VI? - 3D Show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Continuing the discourse on independence for the Virgin Islands (VI), host of the 3D talk show, Doug Wheatley, raised questions on whether independence could have a serious backlash on the Territory.
Covered walkway expected in airport expansion plans – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Speaking in response to a question posed by a caller on the NDP radio programme, Acting Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering, has assured that a covering for the passenger walkway is expected to be included in the plans for the airport expansion project.
DPP introduces new Court Rostering System in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During a sitting in the High Court to mark the opening of the new law year, recently appointed Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mr. Wayne L. Rajbansie, in his address to commemorate the event, disclosed a list of projects that are being undertaken by the office of the DPP; one being the introduction of a new court rostering system.
Country has to move forward – Hon Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering has expressed that he is not averse to criticism and takes objections to work being done on various projects into consideration.
Hon. Fraser lashes back at report!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative and former Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Julian Fraser RA, in response to accusations in a report issued by the Complaints Commission titled “Falling through the Chasms”, explained that the constitution provides for the very actions he has taken.
EU to support VI in overseas Trades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - According to an agreement made between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the European Union (EU), the VI will receive assistance when trading with overseas markets.
Tributes pour in for Premier’s loss
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tributes poured in from both sides of the aisle in the House of Assembly earlier today, September 13, 2012 as members sought to offer condolences to the Premier for the recent passing of his mother.
UPDATE: House of Assembly to meet again today!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After the fanfare that saw the United Kingdom appointed Governor Boyd McCleary’s second speech from the throne in 9 months, and the public's excitement at seeing the Opposition Virgin Islands Party fire off some 60 plus questions at the first sitting on September 3, 2012 the House of Assembly will convene again after 10 days.
2004 Education Act to be amended: Governor McCleary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While delivering the speech from the throne recently, Governor Boyd McCleary disclosed that "a number of pieces of legislation will be amended during the course of 2013" with the Education act of 2004 being on that list.
Mark Simmonds is new British Overseas Territories boss
By Caricom News Network
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - British Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed 48-year-old chartered surveyor Mark Simmonds as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Foreign Office, replacing Henry Bellingham who was fired last week for under-performing.
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