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Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley extends Mother’s Day greetings to VI mothers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is extending best wishes to all mothers within the Territory.
Teachers begin receiving $300 stipend requested by Teachers Union
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that a number of teachers have received the $300 promised by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A Fahie (R1) in September 2021.
Dr the Hon Wheatley to spend World Food Day with Farmers & Fishers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Every week, farmers and fishers consistently set up at the plaza to offer local produce for sale. This is the foundation to providing a stable and nutritious food supply. This is what World Food Day celebrates.”
Premier tries to sell 'Recovery Agency' @ reception for hurricane responders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a night to personally say "thank you" to all the hardworking individuals who assisted in the recovery process but Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, took the opportunity to encourage persons to call their district representatives to vote yes to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018.
Digicel hosts appreciation dinner for BVIEC workers
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- It was an evening of laughter and fun at the appreciation dinner for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) hosted by telecommunication provider Digicel on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Charlie’s Restaurant located at the Moorings.
‘Cease & desist from sending expats home’- Dr Smith to CIO
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Saying that the Territory’s first Chief Minister, the late H. Lavity Stoutt, was a man of inclusiveness and who embraced the contribution of expatriates to the development of the modern Virgin Islands, Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) said the Territory, including officials of Government, should also have an attitude of gratitude for their contribution and not seek to chase them away from the Territory.
Hon RT O'Neal steadied the ship 'with an even keel' during storms- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Who feels it knows and for certain the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has a clear idea what former Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Ralph T. O'Neal OBE was going through when the Virgin Islands was hit by several natural disasters during his tenure.
We remain ever trusting in God- Family of Carlos Titley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The family of missing fisherman Carlos Titley has expressed deep appreciation to those who were involved in the search for Titley as well as the Virgin Islands community for the outpouring of support received.
First District Rep Hon Andrew A. Fahie salutes teachers
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Today, October 5, 2015, principals and teachers across the territory were honoured in one way or the other by fellow teachers, students and parents, but added to the list for teachers of the First District was a surprise showing by former Minister for Education and Member of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) bearing gifts.
VI Fathers say they are not appreciated enough!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With gifts in galore, new dresses, hair styles and jewellery, Mother’s Day is seen to be blown out of proportion, while Father’s Day is just a pat on the back and a cheerful greeting – a treatment that some fathers say is not good enough.