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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.
Many persons abandoned @ Peebles Hospital since hurricanes- Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Across the territory a number of facilities made accessible as shelters for persons displaced by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 are yet to be returned to their initial purpose as they are still housing displaced persons.
The road from Boom to Bust- part A
Dickson Igwe
The following story highlights the centrality of economics in offering direction for disaster recovery. Hurricanes Irma and Maria, add major floods, devastated the Virgin Islands in September 2017. The country is under threat of a long economic recession owing to the September disasters. The correct and appropriate application of economics- scarce resource management- holds the key to a full recovery.
Government releases draft hurricane recovery plans! Done deal?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has no history of practicing participatory democratic principles. So many were caught by surprise when a few days ago they posted on the Government official website a draft of the post hurricanes Irma and Maria recovery plans, along with the floods of August 2017, claiming that they wanted the public's input into the plan.
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