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Digicel support the Elmore Stoutt High School as platinum sponsor of Miss Fifth Form pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Digicel is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the largest fundraiser for the Elmore Stoutt High School, the Miss Fifth Form Pageant which will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. Digicel has identified the Miss Fifth Form Pageant as a program that gives young people an opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities.
‘Social Development has failed me’ - Jean Wharton Cato-Matthias
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms. Jean Wharton Cato-Matthias' tears are flooding her pillows at nights and soaking face towels at day as she struggles to grapple with the harsh realities that she finds herself in.
UPDATE: EE/LL sewage woes dominate coral reef meeting
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “We have had lots of talks about sewage in all the groups here tonight, issues of sewage seems to really be a big thing,” said Ms. Sarah Young, team leader of a group of marine and social scientists conducting research in the Virgin Islands (VI) from the Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
UPDATE: Police encouraged by support in locating 12 year old girl
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police are following several lines of inquiry in locating Siriena Tyrella Wharton who was reported missing since 12 December 2013.
BET producer grooms Top 7@7 finalists for March event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Finalists of the Top 7 @ 7 were able to benefit this past weekend from the expertise of Producer/Music Manager with Black Entertainment Television (BET), Mr. Omar Grant when he visited the Territory in an advisory capacity.
UPDATE: Senhouse found not guilty of assaulting officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While noting that no party appeared ‘snow white’ during the proceedings, Magistrate Dr. Velon John placed emphasis on the fact that the Crown did not bring enough evidence to prove its case of assault against Marlon Senhouse, 20, when he appeared before the court today, January 21, 2014.
UPDATE: Festival cut gets mixed reaction from residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the word spread of the five days cut of the 2014 Emancipation Festival activities, several persons had mixed reactions and shared this with Virgin Islands News Online. Most, for the greater part, felt that the decision should have been made in consultation with community leaders and key stakeholders.
'Bald headed' Minister attempting to intimidate opposition – Hon. Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has come out swinging against government detractors of his party, and in particular, an unnamed “bald headed minister”, who he alleged has attempted to bully and intimidate himself and other Members of the Opposition.
Talks of a Medical School in VI takes footing again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry for Health and Social Development is actively advancing measures to bring a medical school in the Virgin Islands (VI) into fruition.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kevon S. Lettsome
By Cathy O. O. Richards
There is no doubt that there is a new breed of young politicians in the making and where ever that group can be found, you are sure to find our Young Professional for this Week, Mr. Kevon S. Lettsome.
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