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Dr Hubert O’Neal ‘heading to the streets’ to tackle youth issues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I think I am going to make it a plank in my representation to be a representative of the youths. That’s going to be my emphasis right there,” stated Representative for the Ninth District Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal.
Pending amendment to Fisheries Act angers residents
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Some residents of the Virgin Islands, especially in the Ninth District, are said to be sitting very uncomfortable with what they said is an attempt by the National Democratic Party (NDP) government, in particular the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering, to allegedly “sell out” and dis-enfranchise fishermen on Anegada and Virgin Gorda.
UPDATE: RVIPF ends search for missing Guyanese
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed today, January 6, 2014 that their search for missing Guyanese, Roger Fraser aka ‘Scarry’, 41, has ended.
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.
Food Security is not about having money saved up- Khoy Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The President of Farmers on the Move, Khoy Smith, has noted that Government should place more emphasis on agriculture and fishing if it was to achieve food security for the Territory rather than thinking having money saved up would be the answer in the event of a world food crisis.
Fifteen graduate from Farmers on the Move Agricultural Course
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Agricultural Course conducted by Farmers on the Move culminated with the 15 participants collecting their awards today, August 30, 2012.
Another win in the box for Smith Robin
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - With another fishing tournament win in the bag, Smith Robin remains the top fisherman in the Virgin Islands (VI).
US sets first catch limits in Caribbean fish
By DANICA COTO
Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. government is imposing limits on the number of fish that commercial and recreational fishermen can catch in the waters it controls in the Caribbean, saying previous types of restrictions haven't protected dwindling populations of dozens of species.
Gov’t must take “bold step” to develop fishing industry – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government must take a bold step to find ways to encourage and develop the fishing industry which can become the third economic pillar of the Virgin Islands’ economy.
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