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20 year policy is to protect Virgin Islanders – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 20 year policy implemented by the National Democratic Party (NDP) for a non-belonger to be granted status was done to protect the rights of Virgin Islanders, declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a meeting held last evening, January 19, 2012 at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.
Inflation levels in Territory manageable- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To date, inflation levels in the Territory have been manageable and comparable to other Overseas Territories such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.
2013 timeline for new Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The physical structure of the new Peebles Hospital will be completed by the middle of 2013, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton told this news agency yesterday January 18, 2012.
Water & Sewerage contracts being reviewed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All water and sewerage contracts issued by Government are currently being reviewed.
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.
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