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Gov't has 'hodgepodge' & 'willy-nilly' approach to loan spending- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Eighth District Representative Hon Marlon A. Penn has accused the government of not having a proper plan for spending the 100 million dollars acquired through a loan from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in September 2024.
Hon Penn makes call for patriotic persons to join NDP
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Putting a team together that can competently deal with the growing list of issues plaguing the Virgin Islands (VI) is what Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said is his main focus.
Speaker championing bill to give HoA more independence- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A Bill to give the House of Assembly more authority and independence is expected to be passed before August 2025, Opposition member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has revealed.
The behaviour that 'separated us cannot fix us'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the factors which caused division among members of his party and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) cannot be the same factors to unite them, as discussions are underway to merge the two opposition parties ahead of the next general election.
Hon Marlon A. Penn should join the VIP Gov't- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor, Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) should cross the floor and join the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
PHOTO of Day: Christmas joy shared at Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: It is a tradition some fifty years old where Members of Peebles Hospital Staff, the Board of Directors of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the political class meet on each year on Christmas day at the hospital.
Access to capital, small population challenging to business – Louis Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) Louis Potter said businesses in the territory face a number of challenges from access to capital to small population size, technical skills and support services as well as the lengthy process and wait times.
Be innovative: Everyone can’t open a hair salon – Hon Marlon A. Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) said it was important to encourage small businesses in the territory to be innovative and warned against a hair salon on every corner.
Jr Minister portfolio will not affect focus on 'fixing' 8th District- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Trade and Investment and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn is confident that his constituents have nothing to be afraid of in terms of his being able to fully represent the district now that he has ministerial responsibilities.
'Modern day leaders lack Wheatley's qualities' - Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn called the late former Chief Minister Dr Willard Wheatley a man of immense integrity and dignity and a visionary leader who put the territory on the development trajectory.
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