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‘If you elect me, D5 will be in good hands’- Marvin E. Blyden
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Fifth District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Marvin E. Blyden aka 'MB' has launched his 2023 elections campaign, urging the people of the Fifth Electoral District to elect him for improvements in areas such as water and infrastructure.
Marvin E. Blyden tipped to run in D5 with PVIM
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news center is that businessman Marvin E. Blyden aka ‘MB’ is to run in the Fifth Electoral District with the National Democratic Party (NDP) breakaway group Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
Trefor A. Grant In! Kishma A. Baronville Out! as Festival Comm. Chair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that upon the recommendation of the Minister for Education and Culture, Cabinet has agreed to replace Kishma A. Baronville with Trefor A. Grant as the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Chairperson.
Crown requests Summons for Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown has requested a summons for Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden to testify in the trial of Jahnoy Walters, who is accused of a host of alleged offences, including damaging property, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance and wounding.
‘I resigned from VIF&FC as VG Rep!’ – Ms. Sharon Flax
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) Ms Sharon Flax who was crushed by the recent report of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) which was laid in the House of Assembly on September 25, 2014 denounced some of the findings.
Sistah Joyce threatens to sue BVI Platinum News if photo not removed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The reigning Calypso Monarch Joycelyn Searles aka Sistah Joyce has threatened to sue the pro government online news site BVI Platinum News if they do not remove her photo from an article published by the news site on September 28, 2014.
Luce Hodge-Smith & Melville Lettsome lambasted in 2013 Festival report!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Yet another controversial Festival and Fairs Committee Report has been laid on the Table of the House of Assembly.
UPDATE: Owed local artists begin receiving Festival 2014 payments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of artists who performed at this year's Festival activities have confirmed with this news site that following the publication of their concerns via this news site they commenced receiving calls indicating that their cheques would have been ready by yesterday afternoon August 12, 2014.
Festival bills to be paid in record time – Hon. Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “…the local bands and the local artistes will be paid in record time…” stated Minister for Culture and Education Honourable Myron V. Walwyn as he thanked Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith for stepping in to make this a reality this year.
‘My Husband gave his life's blood for EE/LL’ - Mrs Louise Lettsome
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The East End/Long Look Festiville was named this year in honour of one of the founders of the East End celebration Mr Ifield 'Spike' Lettsome who according to his widow Mrs Louise Lettsome, gave his life's blood for the development of the East End/Long Look community.
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