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'Tent city’ vendors will not be chased away – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The vendors adjacent to the cruise ship dock, an area that goes by the moniker ‘tent city’, will not be chased away until an amicable agreement has been reached between the Ministry for Communications and Works and the vendors.
Solution underway for long standing Smugglers Cove vendors’ saga
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A solution will soon be brought forward to address the long standing problem among vendors at Smugglers Cove which has reached a stage of assault and wounding in one instance amidst concern to preserve the area as a natural and tranquil attraction for both residents and tourists who uses the beach on a daily basis.
Beach vendors charged following altercation over “selling spot”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On Saturday February 4, 2012, an argument between two vendors regarding 'who was selling in whose spot' at Smugglers Cove resulted in an altercation between the two and charges laid.
UPDATE: Vendors meeting with Premier postponed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Disgruntled vendors, who operate on race days at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, will have to hold a little while longer for their concerns to be addressed as the reported meeting that was scheduled for yesterday January 4, 2012 with Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith did not come off.
Mixed views as Christmas on Main Street wraps up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening December 3, 2011, the 13th Annual Christmas on Main Street came to an end with organisers feeling satisfied with the results, vendors sharing mixed views on the outcome while the Christmas spirit quietly crept in through the event, which is known for setting the tone for the festive season.