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JVD resident calls for strict regulation on holding tanks, fuel disposal
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – With the booming tourism sector that continues to sustain the Virgin Islands’ economy, one resident has expressed concern that this may have come at a significant price to the Territory’s environment in certain areas.
JVD Action Committee repairs Great Harbour Dock
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – The JVD Action Committee continues to show its worth through deeds and proactive engagements as were undertaken yesterday, April 6, 2013.
UPDATE: Tobago goats to be eliminated completely – Smith-Abbott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of the National Parks Trust (NPT), Mr Joseph Smith-Abbott has confirmed that goats on Great and Little Tobago are to be eliminated completely.
Don’t blame Ministers; get Chamber of Commerce – JVD businessman
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Businessman, Kent Bernier, has recommended that residents of the island of Jost Van Dyke (JVD) establish a Chamber of Commerce as a means to solving some of the many problems they face.
JVD business owners blast uncaring drivers; Police
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI - Residents of Jost Van Dyke (JVD) have condemned the alleged uncaring acts of drivers who constantly speed along the beach front area of Great Harbour much to the detriment of others along their path.
Tourist Board to select Ad Agency for fall campaign – Director
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars has underscored the importance of all stakeholders becoming involved in the tourism efforts of the Territory.
UPDATE: Alleged change in legal fee leaves JVD man uncertain of rep.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown expressed that it was not ready to proceed with the assault matter for Dean Callwood today, March 19, 2013 as priority had been given to two earlier matters scheduled for hearing today.
UPDATE: JVD Action Committee formed
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Residents of Jost Van Dyke gathered yesterday March 17, 2013 to officially form an Action Committee that has been charged with bringing back the island’s "glory of the past".
UPDATE: US tourist dies after ‘Bubbly Pool’ incident at JVD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – [Posted at 3:15 PM] Information reaching this news site indicates that a US tourist has died at Jost Van Dyke in a water related incident today, March 9, 2013.
Bee keeping & rabbit production promising in JVD- Fahie-Forbes
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Apiculture (bee keeping), rabbit production and poultry production have been identified as promising agricultural opportunities that can be promoted among youth at Jost Van Dyke, according to Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer Mrs Arona Fahie-Forbes who was at the time delivering the key address at Farmers’ Week observances on the sister island today February 5, 2013.
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