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NDP Gov’t embarrassed; Mum on BVI Airways’ latest bombshell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The six year old National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration has invested millions in public relations from the days of Glover Parks, the Washington DC firm who tried to sell ‘ice to an Eskimo’ when the NDP was in office in 2003-2007, while some Ministers have snubbed the Government Information Services (GIS) and hired their own private public relations firms.
Admin Complex AC malfunctions again! Treasury Dept closed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Air-Conditioning (AC) system in the Central Administration Complex on Wickham's Cay I has malfunctioned again, forcing workers to operate with fans and opened windows while technicians work to get the system back up and running.
Malfunctioning AC system forces closure of Central Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- (Post Time: 11:45am) Word just reaching our newsroom from sources within Government is that the Central Administration Complex building on Wickham’s Cay I will be closed at noon today, February 26, 2016 until Monday February 29, 2016.
‘Tessanne Chin, Machel Montano, Mavado, Jah Cure – for Festival 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening June 30, 2014 Public Relations Officer of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Ms Lynette L. Harrigan confirmed with this news site that among the long list of international artistes and bands that will be featured at the Jubilee Festival’s celebration this year are Tessanne Chin, Machel Montano, Mavado and Jah Cure.
Too many youth turning to violence – Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To end the “16 days of Activism against Violence” on December 10, 2013 the Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Office of Gender Affairs, joined the rest of the world in observing International Human Rights Day.
‘It is not an easy road’, ESHS graduates told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – To have walked out of the Mulit-Purpose Sports Complex of the Virgin Islands on June 27, 2013 without being inspired would have been an injustice to oneself after hearing one of the most heart touching and inspirational keynote addresses given by Ms Arliene T. Penn.
Sacked Private Sec. Karen Vanterpool back with govt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander and former Private Secretary to Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, Ms Karen Vanterpool, has been rehired by Government.
VINO stands firm against challenges to two articles!
Statement by Virgin Islands News Online to Government Information Services' response to articles on Winston C. Wilson & Issue of Rules for Primary V Exams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is yet another sad day in the Virgin Islands as the current Government’s credibility and trust by the people seems to be on a continued decline.
Arliene Penn appointed Director of Communications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has approved the appointment of Arliene T. Penn to the post of Director of Communications in the Premier’s Office, a press release from the Government Informatin Service (GIS) stated.