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Gov’t unhappy about LIME situation; meets with affected staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government members have reportedly met with both staff and management at LIME following its recent announcement of redefining the way it does business by incorporating a managed services business model.
No to August 1 holiday; yes to activity at Stickett! - Potter-Warrican
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the East End/Long Look Festival Committee, Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican is in support of the suggestion by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, to have an activity at The Stickett in Long Look to open celebrations for Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Commentator suggests tweaking greenhouse project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A proposal has been made that the concept behind the greenhouse project at Paraquita Bay be changed in order for the Virgin Islands to benefit from the technology.
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.
Territory far off from sustainable agriculture – Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory is still a long way off from sustainable agriculture and this is even amidst a growing need for diversification of the local economy, according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources Dr The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering.
BVI Staycation launched; Premier urges participation of locals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Tourist Board (BVI TB) introduced its Staycation 2013 initiative yesterday, April 11, 2013 at the Maria’s By The Sea Hotel in Road Town, giving residents an opportunity to take a vacation break within their homeland.
Adequate training, guidance urged in Education Week Launch
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Celebrations for Education Week 2013 were launched yesterday, March 10, 2013 in a ceremony filled with speeches and cultural performances at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Resident appeals for fisherman's dock at Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident is calling on the government to assist the residents of Carrot Bay with a dock for the fishermen in the area.
Govt pursuing Solar Farm for Anegada
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering has disclosed that government is ‘diligently’ pursuing the establishment of alternative energy to aid farmers in the Territory.
Greenhouse project has to be completed- Hon. Pickering [photo display added]
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Kendrick D. Pickering has announced that Government is embarking on a major project to increase the agriculture sector for the Virgin Islands.
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