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EXCLUSIVE: ‘I came here to make ends meet’– Exotic Dancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman clad in skimpy clothing at a popular nightclub on Tortola said she was a part-time dancer because she had obligations that her regular job was unable to cover.
‘Save the Mangroves’ – Natural Resources Minister Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the realities of killer storm Irma was that on the morning after the hurricane there was virtually not one leaf left on the trees or on the land anywhere in the Virgin Islands.
2 new cases of HIV reported in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to consider whether they are positive or negative as two new cases of HIV have been reported for the year.
Hon Fahie wants laws to protect ‘whistleblowers’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As allegations of mismanagement of public funds and corruption by the National Democratic Party (NDP) run rife and the NDP Government's disregard for transparency and accountability, Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is calling for laws to protect whistleblowers and said the Opposition will be strongly advocating for such.
Abused men need protecting too- Anthea L. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Ms Anthea L. Smith says it is a wise move to tackle the topic of Domestic Violence from all levels especially since there is no known targeting of young men who may be victims of such abuse.
RVIPF urges public to protect valuables during holiday season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The RVIPF is still recording high numbers of thefts of cellular phones, iPods and laptops and is advising persons to protect their valuables during the holiday season.
68 year old man assaults officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Oswin George appeared before the Magistrate's court yesterday August 29, 2012, facing charges of common assault, being armed with an offensive weapon, resisting arrest and two counts of assault on police officers.