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VI looking to Ghana, Philippines & Cuba to fill nurse shortages in 2023– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In an effort to fill nurse shortages at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands will now be turning to new countries for nurses, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has revealed.
Gov’t to sign more sewerage contracts – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Within another week, the Ministry for Communications and Works will sign approximately 22 petty contracts for the on-going sewerage works that is being executed in Road Town and East End.
Marlon Penn: Persons in high places have no appreciation for Technical areas!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Appearing before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to defend their budget and speak to the challenges in the technical field of her agency was the Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department Ms. Lucia Donovan.
Hon. Penn calls for restoration of cricket into VI culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that there is a false notion that Virgin Islanders don’t take part in the sport of cricket, Representative for the 8th District Hon. Marlon Penn-in a strong speech in the House of Assembly today March 23, 2012- has called for the speedy development of the Greenland Field where cricket should play a large part in the sport activities there.
Greenland, Shepherd Hill among areas for street lighting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Certain areas in the 8th District are soon to take on a brighter look at nights when street lights are installed.
Marlon Penn envisions Red Bay for fishing revolution
PARHAM TOWN, East End, Tortola - Outlining the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan to tap into the 80 billion dollar global fishing industry, 8th district candidate Marlon Penn proposes the 8th district to be the catapult for the fishing industry by transforming Red Bay Fisherman’s Dock into a modern fishing facility.