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I am still your representative – Hon. O’Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Hon. Ralph T O’Neal, OBE, 9th District Representative and leader of the Opposition is aware of the talk by some that there is no representation in the district, but made it clear that he has the best intention for the residents of Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
JVD & Anegada: We still want our own District & District Rep!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an article written by this news site nine months prior to the general elections of November 2011, residents of the sister island Jost Van Dyke were calling for their own District and to have their own District Representative. More than a year later, their concerns and views remain the same with residents of Anegada also calling for their own representation.
St. Georges cops top students at Primary Five Examinations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The top students of the Territory at this year’s Primary Five Examinations are from the St. Georges Primary School.
Health Minister assesses services provided on sister islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an effort to assess and improve the healthcare and social services provided to the communities on the sister islands, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton and a team of health officials visited Anegada and Jost Van Dyke as part of a ministerial tour of the sister islands health facilities.
Residents - Gov’t ignoring sister-islands, giving “all attention” to Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) is known for its beaches, historical sites, architecture and its flourishing economy. The VI is dubbed to be one of the most prosperous islands in the Caribbean with the highest income generators in tourism and financial services.
David Johnson: Super yacht regatta is here to stay! [Photoslide Included]
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) super yacht regatta is here to stay and it will become the premiere sailing event in the world, predicts David Johnson of Victor International.
Is Anegada too boring to work?
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – One restaurateur, who owns two businesses on Anegada, bemoaned the fact that he has to keep one closed because he cannot get anyone from the sister islands to come and work.
Gun Creek to be designated Port of Entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Effective March 1, 2012, Gun Creek, which is located on the eastern side of Virgin Gorda, will be designated as a port of entry into the Virgin Islands.
Digicel's Anegada customer grabs big win!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rondel Smith of Anegada walked away with over $6,500 in cash and prizes on Wednesday evening December 14, 2011, becoming the biggest single winner so far in the Digicel and Riteway $60,000 Christmas Cash Grab promotion, a press release from the company stated.
Hon. Pickering holds discussions with Anegadian fishermen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On December 7, 2011, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering met with fishermen on Anegada to discuss a series of concerns related to fishing matters on the island.