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‘I envision Paraquita Bay to be a mini zoo’ - Bevin S. George
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Political activist and co-host of the National Democratic Party (NDP) radio show, NDP Radio, Mr Bevin S. George has proposed radical agricultural development for the Paraquita Bay area and for Agriculture week in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Rising fuel costs: 'VI may have to start utilising donkeys again'– Akeem R. Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Acting Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Mr Akeem R. Pickering said Virgin Islanders may have to resort to utilising domestic animals for transportation in the face of the rising cost of fuel occurring globally due to the war caused by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
'We are not fools! Speak from facts!' – Caller to Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A caller to the NDP Radio show held last night, February 21, 2022, called out Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) on what he felt were untruths being spoken during the show about the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
‘Best they loose the sheep & goats in Farmers' Market'- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his string of criticisms against the sitting government, the man who has said he is ready to be the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has warned of “smoke and mirrors” come elections season.
Lack of confidentiality by police a hindrance to crime solving- caller
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A male caller to NDP Radio aired on ZBVI 780 AM last night, April 19, 2021, wants the government to review its policy on child discipline because he believes the lack of discipline is contributing to the rising crime in the territory.
‘We have to get our children back in school’– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Fahie administration to now transition the territory’s educational system to full-time schooling and away from the hybrid learning initiative which he says has served its time.
Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise.
EPE pass mark adjusted to 'align with school standards’ - Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in an official statement today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, moved to provide context and a rationale behind his decision to lower the pass requirement of the Exit Proficiency Examination (EPE) in the territory, adding that the move comes not with an aim to lower the quality of education but rather to align the exam to the standards set by the school.
Where did the $$ go? Caller disappointed in Gov’t for past 4 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been well over two months that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government was booted from office by the Virgin Islands electorate; however, the people continue to voice their dissatisfaction of the former administration.
‘We are not going to tolerate students fighting’ – Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the brawl of three female students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Monday March 19, 2018 at RiteWay in Pasea Estate, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), Minister for Education and Culture, urged parents to speak to their children about conducting themselves accordingly after school.