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‘Youths not lazy; they want to work’ - Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Contrary to what some might believe, young people in the Virgin Islands want to work and are willing to be trained in order to get this done according to commentator and talk show host, Julio Sam Henry.
Too many sudden deaths in VI - Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One commentator is of the view that there are too many sudden deaths occurring in the Territory and has called for the intervention of relevant authorities to inform the public on the issue.
Residents to petition CoP to re-instate ‘Super Cop’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Responding to calls made by residents for the reinstating of ‘Super Cop’ Glen Callwood, host of the popular talk show ‘Speak Your Mind’ Mr Julio ‘Sam’ Henry has drafted a petition to be signed by residents to be sent to the Commission of Police, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr. David Morris.
Commentator chides Opposition for silence on cruise pier issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host, Julio S. Henry has questioned the apparent silence of the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and also that of some government members on the issue of Carnival Cruise Line cancelling calls to the Virgin Islands for the latter part of 2014 and beyond.
Division surrounds alternative docks concept for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though the concept has been floated before, residents are once again discussing the idea of having more than one cruise ship dock built in the Virgin Islands (VI).
UPDATE: Taxi drivers at boiling point hence meeting with Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Select members of the taxi associations across the Virgin Islands held a press briefing with members of the media this morning October 24, 2013 where it was said they are opting for a meeting with the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith as they are now at “boiling point”.
Is the VI caught in competition war with cruise liners?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As discussion rages on the latest debacle surrounding the cruise pier development project, talk show host Julio Sam Henry is contending that much of the jostling over berthing agreements with the government is simply about competition between cruise liners.
UPDATE: Protest action awaiting police permission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Organisers are currently awaiting feedback from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with regard to whether they will receive permission to proceed with what has now evolved into a protest motorcade on issues related to the economy and current cruise pier development negotiations.
Hon. Vanterpool gets scorching rebuke from Taxi & Livery operators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Anger and outrage were some of the emotions that filled the air as Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool received a scathing round of criticism from several taxi drivers last evening, October 17, 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
NHI not likely until 3rd Quarter of 2014 – Roy Barry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Director of the Social Security Board and the person with responsibility for the National Health Insurance (NHI) System, Mr Roy Barry, gave indications that the NHI is not likely to be implemented until the third quarter of 2014.
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