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Clyde Lettsome tipped to be new BVI Ports Authority Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retired Permanent Secretary Clyde Lettsome, who served in three government ministries, has been tipped to be the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority Board, according to our newsroom’s National Democratic Party sources close to the matter.
‘Penalise those making inaccurate statements in HOA’ – Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie told the House of Assembly (HoA) that there should be penalties administered to persons who make an inaccurate statement in the House.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shavon T. Stoutt
By Reuben J. A. Stoby
Leaving a job at a bank after six years to do bartending may throw one’s parents into a fit and raise many eyebrows and comments, however, when one realises his passion and is motivated to pursue it the opinions of others hardly matter.
Singer Natalie Cole dies aged 65
BBC NEWS
Natalie Cole, whose hit songs included the duet Unforgettable with her father Nat 'King' Cole, has died aged 65.
2016 is here! The good, the bad & the ugly of last year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, like other parts of the world, brought in the New Year 2016 with drinking, parties, eating and of course most attended church.
Man shot in Castley Coakley, St Croix, USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CASTLEY COAKLEY, St Croix, USVI- A man was shot in Castley Coakley, St Croix, US Virgin Islands Thursday morning, December 31, 2015 in the vicinity of Thomas Bakery, Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Kevin Jackson announced via press release.
Fire engulfs Dubai hotel ahead of New Year celebrations
BBC NEWS
A huge fire has engulfed a 63-storey hotel in central Dubai ahead of a New Year's Eve firework display.
‘It’s still unclear what NHI Healthcare providers may charge’ – CIL MD Brian W. Jermyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Managing Director of Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Brian W. Jermyn said that while a fee schedule has been agreed upon between the insurance industry and the government for use with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHI), it is unclear what the prices for top up plans will be as healthcare providers may charge more than what the scheme covers.
UPDATE: NHI going ahead as is! Petition group to up the ante – Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Main agitator behind the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru blasted Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith's response to their petition and cover letter as unsatisfactory and vague.
Spencer & Ruschienski are 4 Islands Triathlon Champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Anthony Spencer and Tash Ruchienski were named 4 Islands Cup Series Champions, having done enough throughout the season to claim the titles after the season ending BVI Steelman race was cancelled due to bad weather.
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