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Guyana president to dissolve parliament in early February
NEWS SOURCE
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- President Donald Ramotar is expected to dissolve the already prorogued parliament of Guyana in early February to clear the way for national elections.
Google profits up but revenue misses expectations
BBC NEWS
Internet giant Google reported fourth-quarter profits of $4.76bn (£3.16bn), up nearly 30% from the same period a year before, but revenue missed Wall Street expectations.
South Africa apartheid assassin de Kock given parole
BBC NEWS
South African apartheid-era death squad commander Eugene de Kock has been granted parole after 20 years in jail.
Quick response by neighbour saves car from fire in WE
WEST END, Tortola, VI - It was said to have been the quick response of a neighbour that averted what could have been a fire that could have completely destroyed a vehicle at Belmont, West End (WE) Tortola earlier tonight January 29, 2015.
UPDATE: ‘Comments were complimentary to Ms Faulkner!’ – Atty Daniels
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Stephen R. Daniels has clarified his statements made in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday January 28, 2015, saying that he was only jesting with the Magistrate and had no way intended to suggest that Senior Crown Counsel Leslie Ann Faulkner was not competent.
Myett’s to host cruisers' buccaneer bash on Jan 31
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola will be hosting a cruisers' party on January 31, 2015 on the beach and in the gazebo and some popular names among the boating and surfing community will be there to bring the entertainment to a climax.
Castro demands Guantanamo Bay in return for US-Cuba diplomatic deal
BBC NEWS
Cuba has demanded the US hand back the Guantanamo Bay military base before relations with Washington are normalised.
MY LIME Self Care App Ready for Download
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - LIME Caribbean has launched another innovative digital software, MyLIME SelfCare App, which is designed to give customers across the region greater access and more control of their own mobile services. My LIME Self Care App is now available for use in the British Virgin Islands and is currently being rolled across all LIME markets. The British Virgin Islands is the first of the LIME markets to receive the app.
Ebola virus mutating, scientists warn
BBC NEWS
Scientists tracking the Ebola outbreak in Guinea say the virus has mutated.
Cruise Lines at war with BVI Ports Authority over safe berthing issues!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversy surrounding the BVI Ports Development Project continues with delays, accidents, and money shortage, along with many safely issues as raised by the cruise lines.
