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Local Politics
HOA meets today Oct. 9, 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A barrage of questions is expected to be launched by the Opposition this morning October 9, 2012 when the Third Sitting of the 3rd Session of the Second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) resumes at 10 A.M. in Road Town.
Work to resume on the Central Administration building roof project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Communications and Works is just a few days away from signing a contract to complete works on the roof replacement project at the Central Administration Building.
VI to host 13th OCT-EU Forum in 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 200 delegates are expected to travel to these shores in 2014 when the Virgin Islands hosts the 13th OCTA-EU Forum.
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.
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