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Hundreds of boaters converged on VI for Xmas in July
SAVANNAH BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Hundreds of boaters, including from the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, headed to these shores in friendly and festive mode for the 2019 Xmas in July last weekend.
Inflated rent rates must be addressed – Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A first time legislator of the Virgin Islands (VI) is responding to a long cry of consumers who have been for years calling on governments to address the issue of unscrupulous inflation of rent rates across the territory.
Locals sidelined for jobs even after understudying expats - Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) recently revealing that the Virgin Islands (VI) has processed thousands of work permits so far for 2019, concerns are being raised over the state of the job market for locals.
VIP Government to review NHI – Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A government review of National Health Insurance (NHI) is on the way with the aim of improving its reach to benefit of all, amidst the many cries that have been made since its introduction by the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.
Small troops revel @ VG Easter Fest Parade
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Seeing the effects of a scaled down Virgin Gorda Easter Fest 2019, the annual parade on Monday, April 22, 2019, was reduced to approximately 10 groups of very small troops in comparison to the large spectacle that was the parade in previous years.
Hon Rymer on the go! Tours Herzog asphalt plant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a number of paving projects under his watch, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been extremely active since taking the helm of his ministry earlier this year.
Hon Flax-Charles puts Sister Islands into focus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister of Tourism, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed her commitment to the Sister Islands in championing their cause as was promised in her 2019 elections campaign under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Hon Flax-Charles & ‘Mitch’ collab to push tourism in JVD
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI – Right on the heels of the renaming of the Tortola Pier Park (TPP) in honour of late Chief Minister, Cyril B. Romney, the Romney sisters demonstrated their commitment to carrying on his legacy with the opening of yet another entertainment facility, “Ocean 7 Too” on Jost van Dyke.
Ministers Wheatley & Flax-Charles visit Anegada on electrical grid situation
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Residents of Anegada have been experiencing challenges with their power supply for months.
Hon Fahie Gov't on track, moving with record speed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following reports of infighting over cabinet positions in the new Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) government, senior sources have dispelled the rumour as erroneous, calling it “false news”.
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