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Thad A. Lettsome places 4th for U21 sailors @ US Laser Open
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands' top Laser sailor, Thad A. Lettsome was back in action this past weekend at the West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where 140 Laser sailors across three fleets took to the water from January 15-18, for the first major event of 2021.
‘Let's not forget from whence we came’- Kishmet B. Daniel reminds VI in poem
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands and the rest of the world battle the coronavirus pandemic, the issues of racial injustice grip the globe and the Territory looks towards Constitutional Review and ultimately self-determination, local entrepreneur, cultural advocate and poet, Kishmet B. Daniel has some words of encouragement, particularly for the people of the VI and descendants of slaves.
‘We even importing tamarind now!’– Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Minister responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Sowande Uhuru’ (R7) has said it is imperative to have commercial agriculture and fishing sectors in order to diversify the economy of the Virgin Islands due to the eminent negative impacts of Brexit on the territory, including on the financial services sector.
‘Labour Dept needs kudos from all around’- Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many persons have been pointing their fingers at Labour Department for their alleged slothfulness in processing work permits, which have in turn resulted in long lines at Immigration Department, mainly due to persons having to frequently go to get more time to remain in the Territory while their work permits are processed, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) believes Labour Department has been doing a great job.
interCaribbean Airways cancels planned operations in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — interCaribbean Airways, which recently announced connecting flights to St Thomas and St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), made known on Tuesday April 24, 2018 the cancellation of its planned St Thomas and St Croix routes.
Premier's 2017 Christmas Message: We are stronger together
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a Christmas message from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
Frustration high over long lines & 'short' working hours @ Immigration Dept
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Verbal abuses and near physical altercations are part of the experience while waiting for service at Immigration Department in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola.
Late & untimely gov't funding caused missed opportunities - BVITB 2015 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) ushered in 2015 with great expectations and was poised to continue its work on the marketing and public relations front as well as product development and industry training, according to its 2015 Report laid in the House of Assembly on June 13, 2017 by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
GIS under stress; Challenges overwhelming- 2014 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many wonder why we never know what is going on with the ruling National Democratic Party Administration, as government in the sunshine is a thing of the past.
2016 was ‘full of challenges’- Patsy C. Lake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association (VIHOA) was seen to have made significant strides in many areas, such as purchasing an eight-stall gate as well as actually presenting a proposal to the Government on pari-mutuel wagering, President of that association, Patsy C. Lake has described 2016 as a challenge-filled year.
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