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Should Haiti Host the World Cup?
Caribbean Journal
IMAGINE the tiny country of Haiti as host to one of the world’s biggest events: the World Cup.
For now, it may all seem like fiction; however, if Haiti wants to be an emerging country by 2030, what could be more opportunistic to show the rest of the world that it means business than by throwing its name in the pool of possible hosts for the 2026 or 2030 World Cup?
Improved infrastructure first then stadium- EE/LL residents
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Residents of the East End and Long Look communities have demanded that the existing “messy” infrastructure plaguing their communities for years be given priority above the proposed construction of an international stadium currently on the table.
Works Minister complains of red tape with CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has revealed that government has been experiencing difficulty with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan of $15.6M which was approved in May, 2012.
Gov’t addressing RT infrastructure for cruise visitors – Dr. Titley-O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government is reportedly in the process of addressing the infrastructural needs required to address the influx of passengers expected once the cruise ship pier has been extended in Road Town.
Cruise pier study finds suspected ‘dead reef’ very much alive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Cruise Pier Development project has found that what was initially suspected to be a ‘dead reef’ is very much alive. These were among some of the many disclosures made yesterday, August 22, 2013 by Executive Director of Environmental Systems BVI, Dr Cassander Titley-O’Neal whose company was contracted to conduct the study.
MC&W to begin addressing VI’s Infrastructural needs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to complaints and concerns raised by the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government of the VI, Ministry of Communications and Works (MC&W), under the supervision of Hon. Mark Vanterpool, has recently introduced a project, with its aim solely to reconstruct and rebuild damages caused by a dreadful storm in October of 2010.
High cost of electricity a “great” concern for Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has expressed concern at the high cost of electricity and noted that Government is seeking to address the issue both in the short and long terms.
Call repeated for something to be named in honour of Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many buildings and infrastructure in the Virgin Islands such as the Althea Scatliffee Primary School, H.L. Stoutt Community College, Adina Donovan Home and Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium bear the names of notable Virgin Islanders as a tribute to their sacrifice and service to the Territory, however, there has been no naming in honour of the Territory’s stalwart politician Premier Ralph T. O’Neal.
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