ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: (Posted: 10:30am) Information just into Virgin Islands News Online form it’s well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Clarence Falukner Jr., the Investment Manager of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board was approved by the Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet to be the new Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board.
By Dickson Igwe
The national conversation on the Virgin Islands international travel dynamic, including the issue of airport development and runway extensions continues, with thought provoking narratives emanating from various writers in the news media. And BVI Beacon Contributor, William Walker, in his latest rendition of airline matters in the Paper’s January 26, 2012 Edition, an article titled ‘’ Government budget plans scrutinized’’ stated that it was ‘’ highly unlikely that any direct flights from Canada to Beef Island will ever come to play;’’ that the distance was just too great.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ten local contractors have been hired by the Ministry for Communications and Works to begin phase one of the Road Town sewerage project with the contracts valuing $866,681.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Challenging winds gave way to sunshine, light breezes and in near perfect Caribbean sailing conditions as Peter Haycraft skippered Pipe Dream to victory in the Governor’s Cup on Saturday January 28, 2012.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In what was described as a much needed relief to the Pockwood Pond area, The Food Store was officially opened this morning February 3, 2012 at the R & R Malone Complex.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While speaking on Black History Month, which is currently being observed in the United States, co-host of last evening February 2, 2012 radio talk show “Umoja” Natalio ‘Sowande Uhuru’ Wheatley said there was a need to honour our elders and ancestors rather than ridicule them.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sian Evans and Chief Inspector Thomas Murray were the Crown’s two witnesses in the extradition hearing of five alleged drug traffickers that is currently underway today February 3, 2012 in the High Court.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government’s decision to defer Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith’s leave has been lauded by radio talk show host Cromwell Smith.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – They have been “prepped” on good work ethics, communications skills, work place ethics, and now applicants under the Youth Unemployment Register (YUR) will have the opportunity to present themselves to potential employers at a Job and Career Fair on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Multi- Purpose Sports Complex.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Amateur Volley Association (BVIAVA) Referee, Scorers and Line Judges Clinic concluded on Thursday February 2, 2012 and the Association’s Referee Coordinator, Stephen Payne, was pleased to announce that four participants passed the referee’s test.
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