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Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise.
EPE pass mark adjusted to 'align with school standards’ - Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in an official statement today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, moved to provide context and a rationale behind his decision to lower the pass requirement of the Exit Proficiency Examination (EPE) in the territory, adding that the move comes not with an aim to lower the quality of education but rather to align the exam to the standards set by the school.
Where did the $$ go? Caller disappointed in Gov’t for past 4 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been well over two months that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government was booted from office by the Virgin Islands electorate; however, the people continue to voice their dissatisfaction of the former administration.
‘We are not going to tolerate students fighting’ – Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the brawl of three female students of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Monday March 19, 2018 at RiteWay in Pasea Estate, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), Minister for Education and Culture, urged parents to speak to their children about conducting themselves accordingly after school.
Fix inaccurate info about Sunday Morning Well- Radio Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For many it is nothing new that the Proclamation of Emancipation was not first read at the Sunday Morning Well back in 1834; however, there are still many who are not aware of this fact. This is why one caller to a recent NDP Radio programme believes Government should do something to correct the misinformation.
‘Lack of funds stalled my basketball court project’- Hon Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Critics have said she has done little to move her Fifth District forward, now in her second term [2011-current] as the Representative; however, Hon Delores Christopher said lack of funds stalled one of her projects.
‘I can’t get nothing grow up in my yard’- Caller to NDP Radio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of stray cattle going into yards and damaging property, including flower plants and kitchen gardens, is nothing new as Government seems unable to address this longstanding matter.
Hon Walwyn defends poorly implemented 12th Grade Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) stopped short of pulling out a trumpet and pelting some notes when he announced that an unpopular decision to implement the 12th Grade Programme in the public high school system by the Ministry that he heads is now being given serious consideration across the region.
'NDP Radio to restart in January' -Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said the National Democratic Party radio show 'NDP Radio' will be recommencing come January 2016.
'NDP just talking, talking, talking!' - Caller
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – During the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Government radio show aired live last night February 16, 2015 it took a bold caller to put the clip on the mouths of the legislators who took 75% of the one hour programme to babble about things heard from them and seen on their websites everyday as opposed to allowing persons to call in with their concerns.
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