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Hon. Fraser raises concerns over Bishop Cline’s appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) at a cabinet meeting on January 19, 2012 had approved Bishop John I. Cline to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board, final approval was granted in the House of Assembly yesterday February 14, 2012 for his appointment although it was not without concerns from the opposition.
Should there be term limits for politicians in VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A remark in the House of Assembly (HOA) February 14, 2012 about term limits for politicians, has spilled out into the public for debate it seems as callers to the radio programme Speak out BVI voiced their opinion on it.
First 100 days of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, February 15, 2012 marks the first 100 days of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Government and during the period of the party being elected on November 7, 2011 to date – all eyes have been watching closely with some political pundits were expecting miracles while others were predicting failures.
UPDATE:Customs & duties bill passed with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a lengthy Committee Stage, the Customs Management and Duties Amendment Act 2012, which was met with opposition this morning by members of the opposition and needed a majority vote for it to proceed, was passed this afternoon February 14, 2012 in the House of Assembly.
HOA to approve BVIEC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool will move the motion to approve Allan Parker as the Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) when the House of Assembly (HOA) resumes this morning, February 14, 2012.
VI can market home grown products – Minister
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – “The Virgin Islands have a thriving tourism industry, and I am sure that we will recognise that this provides for us a ready market for home grown agricultural products...we have many opportunities that we can access and we need to exploit these opportunities,” declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering at the opening of Farmers’ Week at Paraquita Bay on Friday February 10, 2012.
NDP Cabinet upset over leaks!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet has been reportedly upset over recent leaks to media houses since it took office. Sources close to the situation told this news site that Cabinet members are surprised and angry about leaks within the administration and are allegedly pointing fingers at civil servants, among others.
Hold on to your pay stubs, Hon. Pickering advises
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Employees are advised to hold on to their pay stubs as “evidence” when applying for Social Security benefits, just in case their employers fail to pay Social Security.
'Tent city’ vendors will not be chased away – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The vendors adjacent to the cruise ship dock, an area that goes by the moniker ‘tent city’, will not be chased away until an amicable agreement has been reached between the Ministry for Communications and Works and the vendors.
I was not even given a chance for an interview – unemployed youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today Thursday February 9, 2012, hundreds of young unemployed youths took the opportunity to meet with prospective employers at the Career and Job Fair organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
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