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Outsiders should not 'dictate & depict' what VI should look like– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, to stop the infighting and agree to come to a consensus to move the VI forward.
Foxy marks 85th Birthday with grand celebration on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - "People be like, Foxy live in truthfulness, love and love of God," were the words of the legendary Philicianno O. Callwood MBE aka "Foxy" MBE, at the celebration of his 85th birthday.
Legislators need to have public conversation on fair HoA benefits – Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Legislator, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for legislators to start a public conversation on the way forward in terms of fair benefits as the House of Assembly on September 19, 2023, successfully made amendments to the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021.
Hon Lorna G. Smith accuses Hon Marlon A. Penn of being 'Sexist' over question!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) got a little heated today September 5, 2023, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA.
Leslie F. Malone ‘rolling in grave’ over 2023 EE/LL emancipation festival– Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Eight District representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has voiced his disappointment in the emancipation celebrations of the East End/Long Look community for the 2023 year.
VIF&FC Chairman distances self from East End 'party truck' scandal
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has distanced himself from a brewing party truck scandal in the East End/Long Look community where some residents of the community are reportedly upset over not being able to select the performers on the truck.
No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said there must be a way to reduce the cost of electricity in the Virgin Islands (VI), adding that the cost reductions must not only be for businesses but also for households in the territory.
Gov’t needs to make a statement on VI’s water issues– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to make a statement as to whether the VI is experiencing a water crisis.
Over $700K funding was secured to house VI’s mentally ill– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– In light of a spate of recent crimes committed by persons with perceived mental illnesses in the Virgin Islands (VI), Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), who shadows issues relating to health and social development in the VI, has called for provisions to be made for not only unproductive people suffering from mental illnesses but also productive members of society who face such challenges locally.
‘Be responsible regarding starting fires around your property’- Hon Penn
RED BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on members of the public to be responsible when starting fires around their property.
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