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‘Multiple support channels will ease long lines @ Immigration Dept’- Kevon S. Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young Virgin Islander and community activist, currently furthering his studies overseas, has proposed a solution to the long lines at Immigration Department.
Local food is better than ‘garbage’ from USA- VG Resident
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A contributor to the dialogue between the National Democratic Party (NDP) government and the people of the territory via a series of on-going community meetings has sounded the call for government to do more for local farmers and farming in the territory amidst the constant cries of rising prices for imported produce.
TB Lettsome Airport will be placed in hands of private investors- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island could be placed in the hands of private investors as the National Democratic Party (NDP) seeks to forge ahead with the controversial project despite challenges to it.
Willock proposes Citizen by Investment; Lottery as possible revenue streams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young businessman and former senior civil servant has criticised the post hurricanes recovery plan recently released by the National Democratic Party (NDP) for lacking what he terms a critical component- bold new revenue initiatives- but has also come forward with bold solutions to fill that void.
‘Have a heart’- local boaters to Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V Walwyn (AL), during the debate of the Cruising Permit (Amendment) Act, 2017 at the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly on Monday May 29, 2017, said persons who own local boats should no longer enjoy special seasonal rates for cruising permits, it did not sit well with a number of local boat owners.
Pakistan hopes to host West Indies for T20s despite security concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pakistan said on Tuesday January 3, 2016 that it hoped the West Indies would agree to play two Twenty20 internationals in the country in March despite security concerns.
‘I never approved any $1m fence for ESHS!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) dismissed as political chatter a statement being circulated that under his watch a perimeter fence was approved for the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) to the tune of $1 million.
Minister Walwyn gets support for citizenship proposal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has expressed strong support for Education Minister, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn’s proposal that all children born in the Virgin Islands (VI) be made automatic citizens.
Healthcare fee increases on the horizon at BVIHSA- Carty-Baptiste
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority has disclosed that her organisation is still working through challenges in the adjustments for its proposed fee schedule.
NDP Govt had no interest in working out agreement- Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It wasn’t that I wasn’t able to fulfil my agreement in the first place it was that the Government couldn't fulfil its agreement,” were the words of owner of Gemini Import and Export, Mr L. Allen Wheatley on the failed arrangement between him and Government for the supply of fish and two Walk-in-freezers to the BVI Fishing Complex.