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‘Great turnout’ for August Boat Races @ Carrot Bay!
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The Boat Drama Racing Club Ltd decided to shift the race route of its August Boat Races from West End to Carrot Bay where the waters were calmer on July 31, 2022, and it turned out to be a very good move as it also allowed for more vantage points for persons to view the exciting races.
‘zero tolerance’ on price gouging- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although there have not been widespread reports of price-gouging in the Virgin Islands due to Coronavirus fears, there have been reports of panic buying. Supermarkets across the Territory have been busy with shoppers, who have cleaned shelves of items such as disinfectant sprays and wipes, toilet papers, paper towels, oranges and vitamin tablets.
Education Minister reiterates ‘zero tolerance for indiscipline among students’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that learning must take place in disciplined environments and a clear structure is important for students, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr Marcia Potter has told teachers ahead of the opening of the new academic year that the Minister for Education, Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is very serious about tackling the issue of indiscipline among students.
Some people ‘working hard’ to get deported- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “There are those who come and work among us, live amongst, who are in love with the BVI. They probably love it more than we do but then again who wouldn’t fall in love with the BVI. It’s an incredibly beautiful place, like I have said before, to live, work, visit and invest.”
‘Zero tolerance’ 4th Hon Fraser League launched
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the ultimate aim always being to make the event of the highest standard, to promote the talent of youth and to provide a safe haven for families to be entertained, organisors of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League said the tournament this year will have zero tolerance for indiscipline.
Teams fined for breaches of rules in Hon Fraser/STS League
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – As the Julian Fraser / Save the Seed (STS) Basketball League continued this past weekend the Directors have also stood by their “Zero Tolerance” stance by fining several teams for infringements of the rules.
Indiscipline will not be tolerated @ Hon. Julian Fraser STS B/Ball League
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI –“In building character we insist that players be discipline in order to play in the league, we have also established a low threshold for rudeness and misbehavior of any sort, thus [is] our commitment to a programme prepared to implement and execute rules that adhere to a policy built on and around the principles of zero tolerance.”
Caul MVP as BVI Future lifts Ball A Rama Easter Championship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Stephon Caul of the Virgin Islands was named as the Tournament MVP at last week’s 13th Annual Zero Tolerance Easter Ball-A-Rama Basketball Tournament in St Thomas, USVI.