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VI community told to be sensitised about topic of Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The influx of the sargassum seaweed is once again causing concern for members of the Virgin Islands community, namely those working in the tourism industry, fisherfolks and the frequent beach visitors.
‘It pains my heart to see the state of our roads’- Chad C. George
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Independent candidate in the First District Chad C. George has lamented the state of the roads in the district as well as territory-wide and the constant water shortage, which he says will be among the issues he will be championing if elected.
Our society has become ‘numb’ regarding gun violence- Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- “There is no denying that we are in a gun violence crisis,” Seventh-District candidate Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has stated, as she argued that gun violence is escalating and poses long-term consequences for future generations.
Ex Speaker Willock contemplating contesting next elections
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said many in the territory have been asking him to vie for political office and he is now contemplating same.
‘Come to the people with solutions not just criticisms’- Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (2019-2022) Mr Julian Willock said voters and residents must look for persons coming with solutions and not just criticisms to lead the territory.
Hon Marlon A. Penn releases 2nd volume of District 8 Community Newsletter
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn has released volume two of the District 8 Community Newsletter for the purpose of bringing awareness of the issues in the community and in effort to work together to find solutions to social, mental, physical and economic issues.
VICSA launches advocacy programme for Public Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to bring about change that will make the public service a better place the Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VICSA) has said it will launch an advocacy programme for public officers.
Hon Wheatley holding emergency meeting to tackle crime on VG today
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In response to the spate of crimes on Virgin Gorda of recent, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss “solutions to this threat” at 5:30pm today, Sunday, June 7, 2020.
‘Let’s keep faith alive’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Noting that he is well aware there are many questions regarding what will happen when the mandatory 24-hour curfew ends, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has assured that Government is working diligently to identify, develop and put in place the solutions to ensure that all the social, physical and economical concerns are kept in focus and addressed.
Opposition Leader Hon Andrew A. Fahie takes meeting to VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Opposition Leader and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will host a public meeting with the people of Virgin Gorda this evening Thursday, May 31, 2018.
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