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‘Where are the other NDP Ministers?’- Radio Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The infighting and division in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to be noticed by the public. The Hon Myron V. Walwyn’s wing of the party appeared on ‘NDP Radio’ last evening Monday, October 29, 2018, for a two-hour show.
Stop complaining else plague will hit Territory - Hon Pickering to Legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) has urged his fellow legislators to stop complaining as much as they do, but rather, be thankful for what they have and where they are heading as it relates to the territory’s development.
'Human Chain' for Irma anniversary observance
LONG BAY BEACH, Beef Island, VI - A human chain will be formed at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island this Saturday, September 8, 2018, in observation of the 1st anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma.
Gov’t ends funding for Paraquita Bay farmers—Hipolito D. Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party (NDP) government has decided to end funding for farming in the Paraquita Bay area—a shocking revelation dropped by Independent Candidate for the upcoming General Elections, Mr Hipolito D. Penn.
RDA Boss $350k package not a Gov’t decision—Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The $350,000 remuneration package for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), was negotiated with the successful candidate, New Zealand native, Mr Paul Bayly, by the entity’s Board of Directors and not the Virgin Islands (VI) Government.
New procedure for processing Executive Work Permits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Labour Department, has announced that a new procedure to process ‘Executive Work Permits’ will take effect from Monday, September 3, 2018.
Climate Change: A Contributor To Josiah’s Bay Fish Kill
JOSIAH'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour continue to investigate the cause of a fish kill that occurred at Josiah’s Bay Pond, according to a press release issued by the Government Information Service (GIS) on August 14, 2018.
NDP Showdown looms: Hons Skelton vs Walwyn & Turnbull vs Penn
TREASURE ISLE HOTEL, Tortola, VI – Campaigning for top posts in the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Convention, today June 23, 2018, winded up with nominees on both sides pulling out the stops, with last minute calls and even providing transportation for Delegates voting in the ‘first of its kind,’ internal election for a new President and Vice President, among other posts.
UK promises to include VI, other OTs in future Intl trade-agreements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - United Kingdom’s (UK) Minister for International Trade, Gregory W. Hands, says the UK Government will seek to include the Overseas Territories (OTs) in future international trade agreements.
Premier Smith to announce decision; run or not in NDP internal elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and President of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) is to announce early next week if he intends to contest the post he holds as President of his party.
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