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Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival ‘Kick starter’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria’s by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival ‘Kick starter’.
Hon Walwyn again attacks online media sites!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Known for his hostility towards online media sites, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn again launched a scathing attack on the free press, making disparaging comments in the House of Assembly while contributing to the debate on the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) final report on the cruise pier project.
NDP Media Censor Bill back on HoA agenda for July 22 Sitting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Media freedom under a National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration continues to be under attack as the Virgin Islands (VI) is on the verge of losing its democratic way of life.
‘Be there for all not only for chosen favourites’ – North Sound, VG residents
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – “If we have to speak through this means we will as our concerns need to come out in the open. We are being hushed down and boiling up inside by the glaring subtle attack by this NDP government. We are not happy and so we need to let the world know,” said a senior member of the Education Sector of the Virgin Islands.
'Festival is not a Carnival' - Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and Political commentator Donald E. De Castro is on a mission to improve Festival activities saying that presently they do not reflect the significance of what is being celebrated.
‘Do not depart from the teachings of your school/parents’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn charged the 2014 graduating class of the Enis Adams Primary School not to depart from the teachings of their Alma Mater or that of their parents as they prepare to take the onward step to high school.
‘Do not be afraid of external examinations’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn said that the Territory must not be afraid of writing external examinations since they can be used as a barometer to gauge where the education system in the Virgin Islands is.
Wade W. Tobin out! Principal post at ESHS is to be advertised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our newsroom from our sources inside the Ministry and Department of Education is that come September 2014 Acting Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School Wade W. Tobin will not be returning.
DMV launches 60th Anniv. Festival license plate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was with much pomp and ceremony that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the management of Acting Commissioner Mr Kye M. Rymer launched the commemorative License Plates for the 60th Anniversary of Festival this morning June 19, 2014.
Hon Fraser warns Hon Walwyn, ‘every dog has his day’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Third District the Honourable Julian Fraser RA, warned Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn that every “dog” has his day.
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