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EE & WE fire stations to remain closed until vehicles acquired – Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. McLean said the VI Fire and Rescue Services Department continues to be hamstrung by lack of up-to-date firefighting equipment and as such has to make do with what it has until better can be provided, resulting in the closure of the East End and West End fire stations.
CBC’s ‘Road to Road Town’ well underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As tickets for the 2015 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships went on sale over the weekend, organisers also confirmed the arrival of the brand new trophy and medals which will be up for grabs during the June 8-21, 2015 event at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
’We looking reality not bribery’- Senior citizen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A senior citizen, who gave her name only as Mrs Malone, has related to Virgin Islands News Online what she thinks the electorate is looking for from the various parties and independents seeking office at the upcoming general elections.
UPDATE: Pusser’s workers upset over removal of service charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Workers of Pusser’s are peeved that the company has withdrawn the service charge levied on patrons and which went towards workers’ pay cheques. They claim it is an unfair measure which has left them unable to meet their living expenses.
‘All out’ is the man for the Ninth District!- Anegada businessmen
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI – “We looking for a person who could see the needs of the people and what the people of Anegada need, not just to say oh that’s my friend, I could get this, I could get that because that is what is going on a lot.”
Elton Georges out! Sheila N. Brathwaite in! as Complaints Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands News Online had first and accurately reported on January 14, 2015 that the hunt was on for a new Complaints Commissioner and that several persons had applied for the post. Of those who this news site had reported were afforded interviews, Mrs Sheila N. Brathwaite has been appointed to the post first held by Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE.
Elections gimmick talks are foolish- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, in a public broadcast on radio and television last night May 4, 2015, sought to give an outline of his National Democratic Party (NDP) Government’s performance since taking office in November 2011, claiming that his Government has re-established the Virgin Islands economy on a firm footing and for that reason should be given another four year term.
‘NDP Gov't paranoid with power’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of being so paranoid with power that it is going to the extent of invading on citizens' privacy. The senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member also said the NDP's continued practice of bypassing District Representatives who are on the Opposition could have repercussions.
Walker whacks & Bailey bamboozles as Vikings crush Cavaliers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vikings crushed Cavaliers in the LIME Superfast League twenty/20 on Sunday May 3, 2015, to send a clear message to the rest of the teams remaining in the Super Eight stage.
UPDATE: Anegada parents mum after meeting with Ed. Officials
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Whether they were intimidated in anyway remains to be heard, but parents who earlier were keen to let their grievances regarding issues at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre in Anegada be heard have suddenly gone quiet following their meeting with education officials earlier today, May 4, 2015.
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