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Smugglers Cove saga for public discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While the Government has already announced plans to have vendors return to the Smugglers Cove beach in a more regulated environment and a comprehensive plan for the area has been developed, a public meeting is now forthcoming to allow members in the community to have a say in the way forward for the developments.
Mixed reactions to tent city relocation to Crafts Alive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The reaction is mixed over the announcement made recently by Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool on relocating ‘tent city’ vendors to Crafts Alive Village, with the main concern being human and traffic congestion and competitive pricing.
Smith-Berkeley: Eight to ten vendors operate at Smugglers Cove illegally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As was first brought to the attention of the public by Virgin Islands News Online, the saga at one of Tortola’s beaches located on the western end of the island caught the attention of Members of the House of Assembly during the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) deliberations.
'Tent city’ vendors will not be chased away – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The vendors adjacent to the cruise ship dock, an area that goes by the moniker ‘tent city’, will not be chased away until an amicable agreement has been reached between the Ministry for Communications and Works and the vendors.
Solution underway for long standing Smugglers Cove vendors’ saga
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A solution will soon be brought forward to address the long standing problem among vendors at Smugglers Cove which has reached a stage of assault and wounding in one instance amidst concern to preserve the area as a natural and tranquil attraction for both residents and tourists who uses the beach on a daily basis.
Beach vendors charged following altercation over “selling spot”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On Saturday February 4, 2012, an argument between two vendors regarding 'who was selling in whose spot' at Smugglers Cove resulted in an altercation between the two and charges laid.
UPDATE: Vendors meeting with Premier postponed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Disgruntled vendors, who operate on race days at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, will have to hold a little while longer for their concerns to be addressed as the reported meeting that was scheduled for yesterday January 4, 2012 with Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith did not come off.
Mixed views as Christmas on Main Street wraps up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening December 3, 2011, the 13th Annual Christmas on Main Street came to an end with organisers feeling satisfied with the results, vendors sharing mixed views on the outcome while the Christmas spirit quietly crept in through the event, which is known for setting the tone for the festive season.
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