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Local food is better than ‘garbage’ from USA- VG Resident
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A contributor to the dialogue between the National Democratic Party (NDP) government and the people of the territory via a series of on-going community meetings has sounded the call for government to do more for local farmers and farming in the territory amidst the constant cries of rising prices for imported produce.
Tribute on passing of Mr Omar W. Hodge by Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a tribute on the passing of former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Mr Omar W. Hodge by Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7).
“Can’t live off beautiful ladies & beaches”- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the heightened talk of a possible World War III, particularly with the controversial policies of US President Donald J. Trump, at least three callers of the 3-D Show on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday February 17, 2017 called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (UK) to do more where food sustainability is concerned.
Virgin Imports and the dependency on the US farmer
By Dickson Igwe
This story is part of a series of articles on the Virgin Islands economy. It is an attempt to look at the Virgin Islands economy through the lens of the global economy. The series is also a type of economics lesson 101 for both the writer and Joe Public.
Gov’t selling out VG farmland to outsiders – E. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “There is a piece of land in Virgin Gorda, beautiful piece of land called Long Bay, and I understand that the government just sold 28 acres or something like that … a good piece of the land to an outsider. Why are they burying our own people alive?” alleged Mr Edmund Maduro on his talk show EDM on November 28, 2013.
Popular VG farmer ready to ‘throw in towel’
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – While Government has been encouraging farming activities in the Virgin Islands, some of the Territory’s most seasoned farmers are losing hope with the lack of sufficient market and the necessary tools to effectively sustain them in the industry.
This week we feature Young Professional Kishmet B. Daniel
By Ron Henry
Virgin Islands News Online proudly presents Kishmet B. Daniel, a passionate and selfless teacher, farmer and mother, who finds the time to divide herself in so many ways to achieve her day to day goals.
