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Carrot Bay residents upset at not being able to develop properties
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Residents of Carrot Bay continue to voice their concerns surrounding the Carrot Bay Community Development Project (CBCDP) while suggesting that government should seek to purchase the large section air-marked as the buffer zone from land owners.
Digicel to usher in Xmas in EE with ‘big bucks’ road show!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The spirit of Christmas rolls in to East End today, November 20, 2013 when telecommunications company Digicel holds a road show that will see customers and even potential customers winning some much needed cash to make their season bright.
Green light for Twilight Track Meet in 2014!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The North American, Central American and Caribbean Association (NACAC) has granted the Twilight Track Meet Organisers an area permit, effectively giving them the green light to plan the 2014 event, which is fast becoming a cornerstone of the Caribbean Athletics calendar.
‘Government hiding criminal elements’ – Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Edmund Maduro has accused the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) of "hiding criminal" elements.
Premier Smith assures contractors of due payments ‘soon’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Contractors who have not been paid by government for works done over a period of time have been promised their payments “soon” by Premier and Leader of Government Business, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
‘Take flowers while you are alive’ – URVC honours legacy of Hon. O’Neal
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Bishop Mervin S. Herbert, joined by members of the Upper Room Victory Church, politicians from both sides of the House of Assembly, friends and relatives of former Premier and leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, recognized the stalwart politician for his services to the Virgin Islands for more than 40 years on Sunday November 17, 2013.
Social Security Board takes win in ‘Battle of the Corps’ challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the date for the final draws closer, the competition in the UMI Fashion’s 'Battle of the Corps' has been picking up pace and the crowd is getting larger as evident in round three held on Friday November 15, 2013. BVI Social Security Board (BVISSB) trumped Banco Popular to take the win.
Half an Opposition
By Dickson Igwe
This writer of things social and political was warned by a top level bureaucrat the other day. The bureaucrat happens to be a close friend he might add.
UPDATE: Several contractors to benefit from QE II Park Dev. – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –A number of local contractors are expected to participate in the project to develop the Queen Elizabeth II Park, according to Minister for Communications and Work Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool.
UPDATE: Locals can continue providing service despite Jet Centre- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Jet Centre facility for the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport awarded to IAM Caribbean Inc is not a major project, according to Premier and Minster of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
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