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Great prospects for agricultural cooperation between Guyana & VI- Dr the Hon Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As the Virgin Islands (VI) seeks to increase production in agriculture and fisheries, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) said there are great prospects for cooperation between Guyana and the VI.
UPDATE: Deputy Premier reports of ‘very successful’ 1st trade mission to Guyana
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After meeting with top officials in Guyana, including its President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali, Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE has reported on a “very successful” trade mission to Guyana by a 17-member delegation from the Virgin Islands from July 30 to August 4, 2023.
'I travelled next to a dog in coach' to Guyana- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While waving her tickets, which she said were for an airplane coach seat, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has dispelled rumours of first-class travels on the public purse by the VI delegation on its recent trade mission to Guyana.
Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Veteran fisherman Phillip Smith Robin added yet another fisherman’s tournament title to his bulging collection, when the Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament was held as part of the observances of Virgin Islands Day on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Dr Karl Dawson appointed consultant @ Education Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Karl Dawson has been appointed a consultant at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture to handle various matters, including policy, succession planning and tertiary education.
Religious leaders get clarion call to speak out against Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Religious leaders in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called on, to speak out against the divisive politics being employed by co leader of government business in the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL).
Mrs Judith E. Vanterpool tipped to be new college President
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources, is that Mrs Judith E. Vantperool, wife of Communications and Works Minister Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), and current H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Vice President, will be appointed as the new President.
After being ousted from HLSCC Dr Dawson now heads Anguilla Community College
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After being removed from his post as President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) just over a year ago, indigenous Virgin Islander Dr Karl Dawson has now been selected to the prestige position as President of the Anguilla Community College (ACC).
Dr Karl Dawson Out! Dr Janet B. Smith In! as new college president
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom from our senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources is that H. Lavity Stoutt Community College President Dr Karl Dawson has been removed from his post as President and has been replaced by long time Board Member and consultant Dr Janet B. Smith.
VIP to vote for new Executive in November 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The main Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), now celebrating its 45th year, had another general meeting on Saturday August 13, 2016 at Prospect Reef on the main island of Tortola.
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