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7th District under economic depression- Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The cat-o’-nine tails was unleashed across the back of Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, who is also the Seventh District Representative, as he was extensively lambasted for neglecting the district.
Hon Archibald C. Christian apologises to those he offended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "I pledged that I will continue to speak the truth at all times dealing with your matters, and that I did. I may have offended some persons along the way, but tonight I sincerely apologise if I did.”
Children ‘born here’ not of VI parents must be embraced- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At the launch of the National Democratic Party (NDP) At-Large candidates for the national elections of the Virgin Islands (VI) set for June 8, 2015, emotions ran high in support of a call made by Honourable Myron V. Walwyn for the Third House of Assembly to seriously consider the boiling issue of children ‘born here’ of parents not from the Virgin Islands.
VI Sports 4 Life Games makes successful introduction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The VI Sports 4 Life Organisation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture, pulled off a highly successful inaugural Pre-Kindergarten Games on Friday May 15, 2015 at the A.O. Shirley Grounds.
Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith calls for unity in the Third District
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – In delivering a forty minute presentation where he rolled out his plans for the development of the Third District electoral candidate on the NDP slate, Mr Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith told his supporters that they cannot allow themselves to become something that they are not and for them to unite as one people.
Are the water shortages in SCB willful acts?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of Sea Cows Bay have been experiencing water shortages for the past three days and want to know why they are being made to suffer.
‘Bridging the Gap is about VI Pride’ – Adell J. Semper
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI – The organisers of the musical and cultural extravaganza ‘Bridging the Gap’ say that tomorrow March 1, 2015, patrons can expect an extraordinary Greater Virgin Islands event unlike anything previously experienced.
Vehicle ignites on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI - (Post Time 2:35PM) - Yet another vehicle was destroyed by fire along a road on Fort Hill in Tortola; however its occupants escaped without injuries.
Heavy rains, flood watch force closure of Govt offices, schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Territory continues to be affected by heavy rainfall, Government today November 7, 2014 sent home non-essential staff early, closing off Government offices and schools earlier than usual as the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued a flash flood watch.
‘Time to improve facilities @ the Courts!’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley is calling on the authorities to make better accommodations for persons who go to the John’s Hole Magistrate’s Court and other courts to answer charges or to be present for cases concerning them.

