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Virgin Islanders a minority in their homeland!-2010 census
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some four years waiting for the report to be released, the Virgin Islands 2010 Population and Housing Census was laid on the Table of the House of Assembly on November 17, 2014 by Premier and Minister of Development Planning, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
Locals should have been approached for cruise pier project - commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Given all the missteps that have taken place with the cruise pier development project and government’s approaches to outsiders for funding, commentators have questioned why locals are not being engaged as part of their efforts to secure funds to get the project off the ground.
‘I was sick to my stomach over radio show’- Hon. Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eighth District Representative Honourable Marlon A. Penn came out swinging at the October 14, 2013 sitting of the House of Assembly when he criticized a popular morning radio show and accused the host and callers of trying to disrespect, ridicule and destroy local businessman, Elton ‘UP’ Leonard.
No need for Kentucky when we have Scato's! - resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has come out in stern defiance of the argument that foreign companies should be allowed entry into the local environment and stated that things can be done locally if needed.
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.
Guest worker status in the Virgin Islands
By Dickson Igwe
The Immigration Department must ensure that residents deemed guests do not cut the umbilical cord with their home countries. Guests will be required to return to their home countries after specific intervals, and finally at the end of their guest term. The narrative begins at the New Life Baptist Church in the British Virgin Islands.
RVIPF denies claims of racism in 911 response
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has rubbished claims that calls routed through 911 dispatchers are treated with any level of racism or differentiation.
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