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UPDATE: McAlpine selected based on finances proposed-Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “McAlpine hopes to expend up to one hundred million dollars in carrying out the development. The government is pleased that the selection is made and I am even more pleased to say that we are now in the process of finalizing the project development agreement,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith at a press conference at Central Administration Complex this morning November 12, 2013.
Crumpler & Williamson grab Ceres 10k Championships!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Both Katrina Crumpler and Guy Williamson knew they had to run and run well to take the Women’s and Men’s 10k Titles and whilst the times weren’t the fastest both controlled their races to take the tape and the Title in the final 10k race of the season.
Violent crimes on the rise in the VI – COP Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We are detecting a lot more violent crimes, so we still have a lot more work to do.” So said Commissioner of Police (COP) David Morris yesterday November 8, 2013 as he addressed Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at a dress parade held at the Road Town Police Station.
Dagou & Serrant head list of Hon. Fraser League winners!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At the conclusion of the Hon. Julian Fraser/ Save the Seed National Basketball League on Sunday November 3, 2013, a whole host of awards was presented to the players, including Shamou Dagou, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Championship.
EE/LL Festival likely to return to Greenland Field if stadium is built
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – With the disclosure of plans to have a stadium built at the Festival Ground in East End, questions have been raised as to where the Emancipation Festival Celebrations will be held when the sport facility is constructed.
Harneys wants school teachers computer trained for new term
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Harneys, who recently donated 20 computers to the Francis Lettsome Primary School, has challenged the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn to ensure that primary school teachers are trained in the use of computers before the beginning of the next school term.
UPDATE: 'Sometimes it’s good to make a little complaint'– Justice Ellis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jurors who sat in the recently concluded conspiracy to murder trial of Yan Edwards and Rodney Simmond Jr. spent their final days enjoying improved accommodation and were told by High Court Judge Vicki Ann Ellis that “sometimes it’s good to make a little complaint.”
Local NGO takes Breast Cancer awareness to Primary Schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A large number of pupils and teachers of Primary Schools across Tortola were drafted into the ‘Pink it out’ initiative last Friday October 25, 2013 thanks to the brilliant idea of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Little Speakers’ Touch Youth Empowerment Organization.
First Bank outshines BVIHSA in UMI's Battle of the Corps!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fashion and competition took another level, one that has fashion designers biting their finger tips and the management of UMI spinning on a medal, when First Bank BVI and BVI Health Services Authority (BHIHSA) took to the cat walk on Friday October 25, 2013 in the UMI Fashion's Battle of the Corps (BOC) showdown.
350 strong run/walk for cancer cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ‘Well supported’ would be an understatement to describe the turn out and support at this morning's October 26, 2013 run/walk for a cure for cancer.
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