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Skimpy festival outfits send wrong message – Eileene L. Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Claiming that women in society were the standard bearers, former legislator Eileene L. Parsons OBE has complained that some of the festival parade costumes are “too much”.
EXCLUSIVE: I have been fortunate – Eileene L. Parsons
MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI – A recent announcement disclosed that Mrs Eileene L. Parsons was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to education and the community in the Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands Premier announces plans to re-energise tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - British Virgin Islands Premier announces plans to re-energise tourism with a renewed focus on the UK as a primary market.
40 years on...Lions Club still going strong [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A reflection on the projects members of the Lions Club of Tortola have embarked on over the past 40 years, as well as, recognising the past presidents were among the highlights at an appreciation and fundraiser dinner held last evening, April 28, 2012 at the Mariner Inn, Moorings.
UPDATE - New fiscal protocols mean VI don't have to send budget to UK!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "In these protocols, one will not find a requirement to send our budget to the United Kingdom (UK) for approval, nor will one find the heavy intrusive heavy hand of a concerned big brother, but instead will find a commitment by the Virgin Islands to manage itself responsibly, and a United Kingdom Government, who now recognizes that the people of this Territory can and will, if given the opportunity, take care of themselves responsibly," announced the Territory's Premier
I am in no mood for a war of words - Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and former Premier of the Virgin Islands Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE says he will not be taking up 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie’s recent challenge to him to defend his record as former Minister of Finance since he is in no mood for a war of words.
Price changes to new import policy will not be dramatic- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, OBE has cautioned that the price changes expected on store shelves due to the new duty on import policy announced is not expected to be dramatic nor would the changes happen “overnight”.
Gun Creek to be designated Port of Entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Effective March 1, 2012, Gun Creek, which is located on the eastern side of Virgin Gorda, will be designated as a port of entry into the Virgin Islands.
$13M for capital projects will affect sluggish economy – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Describing the budget as a survivable one, 2nd district representative Hon. Alvin Christopher is a bit worried that Government is putting too much money into the reserve fund too soon when there are capital projects outstanding to improve the lives of residents.
UPDATE: Gov't announces $287,472,000 budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party Government of Dr. D. Orlando Smith has announced a 2012 budget of $287, 472, 000.
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