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Speaker & Deputy speaker named to Second HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and Delores Christopher have been named the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Second House of Assembly.
Premier Smith disturbed over VIP’s handling of economic policy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While not criticising the principle of temporarily bridging the gap during an economic downturn as a way of providing a reprieve for residents, the Territory’s leader is very troubled by the manner in which the previous Government, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), effected this policy.
Churches call on Territory’s leaders to keep God in forefront [Photo-slide Included]
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Church leaders have called on the newly elected members of the Second House of Assembly (HOA) to always keep their eyes on God and to give him thanks and praise, whether in times of abundance or need.
Biwater not discussed at recent UK meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly criticized Biwater project, which the National Democratic Party (NDP) campaigned heavily against and which the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) even admitted may have been a factor in them being unseated from office at the November 7, 2011 elections, was not discussed at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in London recently.
VI to get UK assistance for Autism programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:38 am) - Assistance for autistic children and adults in the Virgin Islands was one of the topics discussed by the Government delegation to the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting recently and Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has since announced that Government is upbeat about a programme being established here to assist such persons.
Special funding for Copper Mine Point denied!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A proposal to have the ruins of the Copper Mine Point declared a United Kingdom (UK) heritage site for special funding was unsuccessfully negotiated at the recent Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in the UK.
Public consultations for UK/VI relationship for “coming weeks”- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said he has been able to successfully negotiate for more time to assess the Territory’s financial condition and to have the public’s input on the soon to be published White Paper on the UK/Overseas Territories relationships.
Premier heads off to London for OTCC meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, OBE will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) tomorrow, Saturday November 19, 2011 to represent the Territory at the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting with Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) from November 23-24.
BVITB will be restructured, says Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Boosting the tourism industry is crucial to the newly elect National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and to ensure top results Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be evaluating the structure of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
UPDATE - NDP team ready to get ball rolling! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It has been a long day and night, but the newly elected National Democratic Party is ready to get the ball rolling in getting the Virgin Islands on track, stated a beaming Dr. D Orlando Smith.
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