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40 years on...Lions Club still going strong [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A reflection on the projects members of the Lions Club of Tortola have embarked on over the past 40 years, as well as, recognising the past presidents were among the highlights at an appreciation and fundraiser dinner held last evening, April 28, 2012 at the Mariner Inn, Moorings.
Premier affirms commitment to addressing Autism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI - Government’s new direction is in the form of the implementation of an autism programme, for which two contracts were signed earlier today with Kingwood Trust (UK),to establish a pilot programme to assist adults and children afflicted by the developmental disorder for a period of 18 months to two years. The other contract was signed with Maria Holder Memorial Trust (Barbados) who will fund the initiative.
Premier – We cannot just discard things that were done
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With concerns raised over the past few months since the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government took office in November 2011 that they seem to be sidelining projects that were started by the previous administration, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith announced that his Government will not be discarding such projects.
Mentally ill persons roaming streets could be shameful for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The presence of mentally ill people roaming the streets of Road Town is getting out of hand, and at least one resident is appealing to Government to tackle the situation before it becomes an embarrassment to the Territory.
Discussions on CDB loan to resume
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Discussions between Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) and the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on the much debated loan, which was approved for the Virgin Islands by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is to resume after the passing of the Territory’s budget.
Did the UK "approve" the VI’s Budget?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA, would like to know the status of the framework for fiscal responsibility between the Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as to whether it was adapted by the Virgin Islands with the condition to send its budget two months in advance before it is approved to the United Kingdom (UK).
Stiffer penalties, mandatory sentences for gun crimes – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith says Government is extremely concerned about the amount of illegal weapons in the Territory and noted that while there seems to be a difficulty in stemming the flow, systems must be put in place to address the problem.
Premier promises regular visits to Virgin Gorda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has promised frequent visits to Virgin Gorda and that his Ministers of Government will also be setting up office there in an effort to meet the needs of the people in the 9th District.
Rotary Latin Fiesta ball nets over $70K! [Photoslide Included]
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Guests wore dazzling colours, the ambience was festive, money flowed, and in the end over $70,000 was netted at the Rotary Club of Tortola Latin Fiesta Ball on Saturday March 3, 3012 on Scrub Island.
The option of doing nothing will never be considered - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While during its first 100 days in office the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has been listening to the concerns of the people and consulting it also said it begun to lay the foundation for a package of initiatives aimed at spurring savings, increasing investment, creating new job opportunities, and identifying new revenue measures, all of which combined will drive the economy forward.
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