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Minister Walwyn gets support for citizenship proposal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has expressed strong support for Education Minister, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn’s proposal that all children born in the Virgin Islands (VI) be made automatic citizens.
Is it time for an ‘Anegada Day’?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of a special day set aside for the recognition of the people of Anegada and Salt Island came to the fore recently as a cultural panel discussed the upcoming celebration of Territory Day.
VI Independence is inevitable – Hon. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fifth District Representative Hon. Delores Christopher has joined in the chorus of calls for independence in stating that it is an inevitable development in the growth of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gov’t should involve public in decision making – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While suggesting there is currently a lack of available information, one resident has firmly stated the need for government to have a more serious dialogue with Virgin Islanders about where it needs to be in the tourism industry.
CCT layoffs better than company out of business – Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The recent dismissal of several employees of CCT Global Communications in what has been described as an attempt at restructuring the company in order for it to “compete effectively in the telecommunications market” has found a number of polarizing views.
Commentator suggests tweaking greenhouse project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A proposal has been made that the concept behind the greenhouse project at Paraquita Bay be changed in order for the Virgin Islands to benefit from the technology.
VI may face travel advisories with rising crime – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley has warned that travel advisories for persons visiting the Virgin Islands may be on the horizon given the alleged current trend in crime and gang related problems that face the Territory.
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.
'Doug' Wheatley appalled at plans to fit schools with AC units
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and radio host Douglas Wheatley expressed his displeasure at plans to place air condition units at schools throughout the Territory and believed that the this may have contributed to the current mould situation at the Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay.
'Doug' Wheatley calls for prudent spending by gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and social commentator Douglas Wheatley has called for better management of taxpayers’ money by the government.
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