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‘I wish & wait’ for a Caucasian to run for office in VI- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has called on all Virgin Islanders to aspire to run for political office, regardless of race.
Hon Vanterpool condemns any possible UK takeover of VI
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and veteran legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has denounced any possibility of the United Kingdom (UK) Government suspending the VI constitution and taking over the affairs of the territory.
No job loss! One Mart to re-purpose 15 unvaccinated staff- CEO
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- While still advocating for all staff to be fully inoculated, One Mart Supermarket Group says the remaining 15 staff that are still unvaccinated for various reasons will not become jobless because of it, but instead, they will be re-purposed in the company.
Members of ousted NDP regime to face CoI next week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A number of members of the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, including former premier Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith, are scheduled to appear before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) from Monday, June 14, 2021.
Hons Penn & Vanterpool receive 2nd dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), along with Opposition Member Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) received their second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine today, April 22, 2021, according to a press release from Hon Penn.
Pusser’s sold to Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Almost 6 years after reports of Pusser’s being sold were debunked by founder Mr Charles S. Tobias, the business has now been sold to local businessman and legislator Hon Mark. H. Vanterpool (R4).
'Elected officials were rendered useless' after Irma- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Opposition Legislator and former Minister for Communications and Works under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has admitted that prior to the passage of Hurricane Irma in September 2017 he signed in agreement to a Cabinet decision that would give the Governor 'control' in times of disaster, without knowing the full extent of the ramifications of the said decision.
Prepare for independence or risk being caught off guard- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A senior Opposition legislator has warned that the Virgin Islands should get serious about getting ready for independence as that may end up being forced upon it, catching it in an unprepared state.
Culture Month Caroling Choir awakening Xmas spirit @ VI businesses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team of festive spirited employees of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture invoked the spirit of Christmas at a number of businesses in the territory's capital, Road Town, on Friday, November 20, 2020, caroling for patrons and staff.
'I am still a member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition' – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Fourth District Representative, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool has finally addressed concerns over his no-show at press conferences called by his Opposition colleagues, declaring that he is still a part of the three-party team.