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VI to host 13th OCT-EU Forum in 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 200 delegates are expected to travel to these shores in 2014 when the Virgin Islands hosts the 13th OCTA-EU Forum.
Govt losing out due to absence of pari-mutuel betting- caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller on the radio talk show programme "Speak Out BVI" believes Government is losing lots of much needed revenue by not legalising pari-mutuel betting.
UPDATE: Eldra Smith laid to rest amidst glowing tributes
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Eldra Violet Smith's funeral service was today, September 16, 2012, held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fat Hogs Bay, East End in the presence of family, friends, dignitaries and numerous mourners who came from far and wide to pay their last respects.
Tributes pour in for Premier’s loss
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tributes poured in from both sides of the aisle in the House of Assembly earlier today, September 13, 2012 as members sought to offer condolences to the Premier for the recent passing of his mother.
Premier handed Sloop Shoot-Out Trophy!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a brief ceremony yesterday September 11, 2012, the Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith was presented with the winner’s Trophy following his victory over the Governor in the traditional August Sloop Race.
Caller: Independence makes no sense
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One caller to the Speak Out BVI radio show, felt that discussions of Independence were premature at the moment, especially if the Virgin Islands did not have a means of creating money for itself.
Fraser to Premier - “This is what should have been done”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Julian Fraser RA, referring to the recently proposed motion for a selection of members from within the Antigua parliament for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) assembly, said he thought that the Premier (Dr the Hon. D. Orlando Smith) would have taken this as an example and introduced a similar motion to the house.
Gov’t should take “bigger interest” in horseracing - Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s leader was encouraged to take a “bigger interest” in horseracing as it is the sport that generates revenue and unifies both the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP Cabinet lifts Public Service hiring freeze
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching this news site from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands and well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party Government of Dr. D. Orlando Smith, is that Cabinet has lifted the hiring freeze from the Public Service.
Gov’t addressing ferry schedules between Tortola & St. Thomas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said his Government is addressing the “problem” of ferry schedules between Tortola and St. Thomas USVI.
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