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No mandate for 'lame duck' Premier in UK talks'- Jamal S. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, has “no mandate to hold any discussions on anything, much less the critical decisions being taken in London to use the Overseas Territories to replace Britain's involvement in the Galileo Satellite Network (similar to GPS used in the USA).”
Late Lettsome-Christopher hailed for role in ‘Christmas on DeCastro Street’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deceased Legislator of the Virgin Islands (VI) Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, was recognised for her passion for art and small business development in the Territory as the two-day ‘Christmas on DeCastro Street’ festivities kicked start last night November 30, 2018.
JMC 2018 Meetings: Premier to lead VI delegation in London
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), will lead a delegation to the 2018 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings being held in London from December 4th through 5th, 2018.
Premier fails in bid to breach HoA protocols
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaker of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe at the Tuesday 27, 2018, sitting opted to abide by the Standing Orders—rules that governs the modus operandi of the House—and adjourned which denied the granting of a leave, requested by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith(AL).
NDP Leadership Turmoil:- Stalwart challenges Hon Walwyn’s title as Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political Stalwart and longstanding National Democratic Party (NDP) member—of 25 years—former Chief Education Officer (CEO), Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, believes it is incorrect to ascribe the label of Chairman and co-leader of the party to Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL).
Premier inks $200M deal for Norman Island development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) today, November 22, 2018, inked a Development Agreement worth in excess of $200M, with Audubon Holdings, to develop Norman Island as an environmentally conscious, luxury residential and tourist destination.
Cappoon's Bay Clinic renamed in Honour of Nurse Theresa S. Blyden
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Cappoon's Bay Clinic has officially been renamed in honour of Late, Ms Theresa S. Blyden, in a simple ceremony held at the health institution yesterday, November 20, 2018.
Hons Skelton & Archibald Out! Hons Penn & O’Neal in as Ministers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has been appointed, Minister for Health and Social Development, for the remaining period in Office for the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, following the recent firing of Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), as then Minister.
No By-Elections! General Elections to be held by April 16, 2019—Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) will no longer be holding By-Election for the Fifth District, to fill the vacant seat left with the untimely death of Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, but will instead go to General Elections by April 16, 2019.
Hon Archibald C. Christian fired!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from senior National Democratic Party (NDP), sources is that today Thursday, November 15, 2018, Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Archibald C. Christian(AL), has been fired by Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
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