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‘I don’t see her as a traitor’- Maris Hodge-Wright on Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- While some in the Virgin Islands are openly against the decision made by now Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, to align herself with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to form the new government, others are happy with her decision and are embracing the new Government.
Governor Rankin already being asked when he will leave the Virgin Islands!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- He still has close to a year on his initial appointment as Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI); however, the question is already being asked of Mr John J. Rankin, CMG as to when he will be leaving the Virgin Islands and whether he may be seeking an extension as Governor.
Unity Gov’t strategies, conflict of views led to crossing floor– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Former Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in announcing his exit from the Unity Government of Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has cited possible conflicts with the strategies of the new government as one of the reasons for deciding to cross the floor.
‘This is harsh, but you prefer a little increment & no job?’- Premier to civil servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This is harsh, but I have to ask you: would you prefer a little increment and no job? Or to hold the increment and have your job and then when we get better, then you get the increments?”
‘Proposal on table' regarding extra school year – Dr Wheatley
By Chassidy M. Leonard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “What’s working well, we have to keep that. What’s not working so well, there are some discussions about it to see how we can improve it,” Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated on the 3D Show with host Doug Wheatley on ZBVI 780 AM on June 28, 2019, regarding his approach to his portfolios.
WI U19s spark spirit-of-cricket debate with controversial dismissal
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand- West Indies have once again ignited the spirit-of-cricket debate at the Under-19 World Cup, when they appealed against South Africa opener Jiveshan Pillay for obstructing the field in their Group A fixture in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
Jerome Allen to know fate on Friday Nov. 22
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jerome Allen, who was charged with possession of firearm and ammunition, will now know his fate on Friday November 22, 2013.
UPDATE: Keno Allen sentenced to 15 years for attempting to choke
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The man who was found guilty of attempting to choke, indecent assault and robbery, Keno Allen, was given a heavy prison sentence by Justice Kelvin John moments ago in the High Court, May 30, 2013.
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