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Events & contestants revealed for Jr Tourism Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB &FC), as part of the newly introduced Junior Tourism Week in mid-June 2022, will be bringing together three separate events that all celebrate the involvement and importance of youth within the tourism industry.
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines is Acting Education Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There are now three female Ministers of Government in the Virgin Islands, with Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines currently performing duties as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture.
Omar Hodge Fisherman's Wharf & Park officially opens
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands yesterday, April 26, 2021, paid homage to the late former Sixth District Representative Omar W. Hodge, who served for 32 years as a legislator and positively impacted the lives of many locals and expatriates, when the Baughers Bay Fisherman’s Wharf and Park was dedicated and named after him.
Fisherman’s wharf in Baughers Bay to be named after late Omar W. Hodge
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Sixth Electoral District Honourable Alvera Maduro Caines said the much talked about Fisherman’s Wharf in Baughers Bay is nearing completion and, when complete, will be named in honour of the late Omar W. Hodge.
‘Do not call me nigger’ - Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sixth District representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has called out the social use of the word ‘nigger’ and its alternative spellings, urging black Virgin Islanders to desist from using the words.
PHOTO of the Day: Premier takes ‘Christmas Spirit’ on VI excursion
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is certainly not letting the presence of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) dampen his spirit regarding the festive season.
VI has ‘the most vicious audience in the world’- Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local talk show host Karia J. Christopher, during a recent episode of her ‘Real Talk’ television show, described the Virgin Islands as having the ‘most vicious audience’ in the world.
Businesses using pandemic to make 'slaves of our people'– Hon Maduro-Caines
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Sixth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) says some businesses have now started to use the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of their workers.
No Excuse! ‘If you are working, pay your rent’ – Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sixth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI), House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) has called on persons to continue paying their rent amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, if they are still employed.
'I will continue to give advice'- Hon Maduro-Caines to Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Showering blessings and well wishes on newly appointed permanent Deputy Premier, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Sixth District Representative and Government member of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has said she will continue to advise Dr Wheatley in his various roles even when they are not solicited.
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