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SVG Gov't donates 3000 fruit trees to VI
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent & The Grenadines – The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has donated 3000 fruit trees to the Virgin Islands (VI) as part of an ongoing post-Hurricane Irma recovery process.
Territory’s first indoor gym lies in ruins @ Belle Vue
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- It was built in the late 90s before the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex indoor facility in Road Town and way before the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, another indoor facility with a basketball court.
Repairs being made to Elderly Home damaged by Irma; Thanks to PAHO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Repairs and upgrade works started last week on the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola.
Late Legislator Hodge to lie in state January 17, 2018; Rush on to repair HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It took the passing of a legislator it seems for the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and the Deputy Governor’s Office to pay some attention to the repairing of the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers.
UPDATE: Freezing temperature didn’t stop hurricane relief concert in NYC
NEW YORK, USA- Despite freezing temperature and inclement weather, ‘A Concert for Island Relief’, featuring Dave J. Matthews and his Rock Band, was held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, USA on January 6, 2018 as scheduled.
On the road again! Premier’s $92G Cadillac Escalade is out of hiding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the two powerful hurricanes, Irma and Maria, in September 2017 that destroyed the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) and his aides decided that he should not drive his Crown purchased Cadillac Escalade.
VI has over 150 derelict vessels post hurricanes Irma & Maria, Remove or else!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For years we have been hearing about derelict vehicles all over the Virgin Islands (VI). However, the Territory now faces a new problem following hurricanes Irma and Maria that destroyed the islands in September 2017.
‘I cry for you my people as I see your misery’- Hon Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that no one can ever recall having an entire August Festivity canceled as was the case last year, and neither is there record of a single category 5 Hurricane, let alone two, Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has stated that he has shed tears, had sleepless nights and has even allowed himself to go hungry as he seeks to play his part in helping persons, especially in his constituency, recover following the devastating effects of the hurricanes in September 2017.
VI still found time to ring in the New Year in party mode
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- Despite the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, many in the Virgin Islands were still able to ring in the New Year, 2018, in a festive way.
Help people in 'a meaningful way' to get back in a place to live- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Member of the Opposition and former Minister of Government Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has urged the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to do more to reach out to home owners and families that would require direct government intervention in order to sustain themselves.
