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Political affiliation plays no role in job appointments- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering says Government has not been appointing anyone based on political affiliations and vows to fight against any such attempts.
VIslanders not wanting to work is a myth- Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “There was a myth in the country that our people don’t want to work but some of the people I have seen come to my office when they look into my face and into my eyes I can see that they really desire to be employed in this country and it is something that makes me want to get up and do something”, were the words of Territorial At Large Representative Archibald Christian on NDP Radio, which was aired last evening Monday January 16, 2012.
Traffic lights for Tamarind Tree junction under consideration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, is definitely considering installing traffic lights in the vicinity of the Road Town Police station, which is an apparent magnet for accidents.
It’s going to be a rough ride – Hon. Fraser cautions residents
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) residents are warned to fasten their seatbelts and prepare for a rough ride on the financial wave because some of the promises made by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government “cannot be fulfilled”.
Fraser: All projects in 3rd district have stopped! [Photoslide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Since the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has taken office on November 7, 2011, all projects in the 3rd district have been stopped, declared Hon. Julian Fraser RA at his 6th annual holiday and thank you party held at Ellis Thomas Downs on January 14, 2012.
YCCS BVI is an upward mobility in tourism – Premier [Photoslide Included]
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Against the magnificent backdrop of super yachts moored in the marina, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) BVI Clubhouse was officially opened amid great fanfare last evening, Tuesday January 3, 2012 in North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
Fahie: Signage was to build pride among students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Andrew Fahie said it is Minister Myron Walwyn’s prerogative to remove the signage from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School building, providing that he would have consulted with the parties concerned before instructing that it be done.
We must not pull down each other’s efforts – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the Territory to grow, politicians must not pull down another's efforts to look good in the eyes of the public because it could be self-destructive, warned former Minister for Education and Culture and 1st district representative, Hon. Andrew Fahie in the House of Assembly on December 21, 2011.
Job fair in the works for YUR applicants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A job fair will be organised by the Ministry for Education and Culture for applicants in the Youth Unemployment Register (YUR) to be interviewed by potential employers, declared Hon. Myron Walwyn.
Purcell Community Centre could cost close to $1.9M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The cost of the new Purcell Community Centre could cost as much as $1.9M declared Minister for Labour and Natural Resources Dr. Kedrick at the December 21, 2011 House of Assembly (HOA) sitting.
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