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Seemingly lazy young men just need vocational training – Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - ZBVI Radio Host Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En Ka’, who hosts the weekly Umoja Talk show, said seemingly lazy youths in the Virgin Islands (VI) who are unproductive may just need to be offered trade opportunities and vocational training to excel.
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
The 'Global Britain' agenda is just another form of colonialism- Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Umoja radio talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka has placed the spotlight on the ‘Global Britain’ agenda, referring to the relationship with the Overseas Territories (OTs) as a facade rather than a relationship that is beneficial to OTs.
Christian community in VI 'very welcoming'- Muslim expat
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Imam Abdul Malik, a Muslim expatriate in the Virgin Islands (VI), says since moving to the territory just about a year ago things have been testing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Press ‘vilified the people of the VI’ over $250m drug bust - Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En Ka’ has accused the United Kingdom (UK) and its press of vilifying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) through negative media reporting about the historic $250m drug bust in the territory.
Food security under threat with pandemic - Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator and radio host Cromwell Smith aka ‘Edju En ka’ believes the Virgin Islands (VI) import driven food security is now under threat, should countries decide they will not export foods to the territory as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public input needed to advance Constitutional Review process- Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has said that for the latest Constitutional Review process in the Virgin Islands to truly advance, public input and public participation are necessary.
'Days over' for lengthy hearings @ Labour Tribunal- Jamal S. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Attorney-at-Law and new Chairman of the Virgin Islands' Labour Arbitration Tribunal, Mr Jamal S. Smith has promised a complete reform of the tribunal under his stewardship.
Gov't overwhelmed with persons looking to plant marijuana- Hon Wheately
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said with the VI Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020 passed, the government is now being overwhelmed with requests from persons looking to become potential marijuana farmers.
‘Manage your anxiety’ to cope during lockdown- Dr June M. Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The anxiety that we feel is expected and that is the first thing I want persons to be aware of,” Chief of Medical Staff of the BVI Health Services Authority and Psychiatrist, Dr June M. Samuel has stated regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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