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Youth as future leaders need to be more visible- Meryl E. Callwood
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While many persons shared their comments via the blogs some persons thought a more prominent response is warranted so as to show support for the bold move by young politician Sharie B.Y. de Castro standing up to Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4).
Is there a double standard for Haiti hurricane assistance & support?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A story that has not dominated the local, regional and international news cycle is the human and physical catastrophe that recently devastated the Caribbean country of Haiti, following Hurricane Matthew.
Expectations high for 2016 festival pageants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As residents gear up for Emancipation Festival 2016, many anticipate a high level of performance from especially contestants of the various pageants being organised for this year’s celebration.
UPDATE: ‘Persons concerned about losing their jobs over petition’ - Sowande
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The proposer of a petition against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Natalio D, Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru said that while the gathering of signatures is going well both online and on paper, some persons have expressed fear over losing their jobs if they signed voicing their concerns over the health scheme which fully comes on stream from January 2016.
Exclusive: Sharie B.Y. de Castro says no regrets at Miss Universe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Miss BVI 2012, Sharie B.Y. de Castro declared that she rose above personal and other struggles and has no regrets after representing the Territory at the just concluded Miss Universe Pageant held in Moscow, Russia.
UPDATE: Miss BVI remains focused; encourages fans to vote
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Miss BVI 2012 Sharie B.Y. de Castro says she remains focused on her task and is encouraging fans to continue in their support of her quest to attain the crown at the 62nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, Russia.
UPDATE: Miss World BVI in Top 5 for Talent!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Bells are ringing louder with cheers and anxiety as Miss World BVI Kirtis K. Malone has been named among the top five in the prestigious pageant's Talent Competition.
Minister Walwyn gets support for citizenship proposal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has expressed strong support for Education Minister, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn’s proposal that all children born in the Virgin Islands (VI) be made automatic citizens.
CIDA Support for the UWI Open Campus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus has received a first grant of Cdn$20 million from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for institutional strengthening, online programme development and site technological and physical upgrades over the next five years.
Accountability high on VG Festival Committee agenda - George
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Public Relations Officer of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee, Jerrell George, expressed that special attention is being paid to spending with this year’s committee to ensure that they ‘end up in the green’ at this year’s festival.
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