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CXC probing 'distribution' issue with Principles of Accounts examination paper
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As the annual Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations gets on the way, the exam body in an update yesterday, Friday, May 10, 2024, said it is currently investigating an issue with one its examination papers.
'Gumption' distributes nearly 600 backpacks to school children on Tortola
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was intentional on the part of Mr Allington O. Creque aka Gumption when on September 28, 2022, his last stop was the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School (AMPS) to complete his territory-wide back-to-school backpack distribution. He had special messages for the students on being achievers and never a bully.
Over 700 children equipped with school supplies in 9th District
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Approximately 750 children in the Ninth District have been equipped with school supplies ahead of the new school term that begins in early September.
Some 8,000 COVID-19 vaccines expected in VI next week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United Kingdom (UK) Government is expected to arrive in the Territory next week Thursday, February 4, 2021, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) announced today, January 28, 2021.
VI to receive 8,000 doses of 'less potent' COVID-19 vaccines from UK next month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The United Kingdom (UK) Government will donate and deliver 8,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the Virgin Islands next month, the Governor's Office announced via a press release today, January 12, 2021.
Some 1000 meals distributed in Districts 7 & 8 during holidays
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Approximately 1000 persons in the Seventh and Eighth Districts were provided with holiday cheer via a delicious and balanced meal when Eighth District Representative and Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) and the Eighth District Committee partnered with several churches in Districts 7 and 8 for the initiative.
Some 600 Gov’t food packages given out despite 'teething problems' yesterday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 600 food packages sponsored by the Government of the Virgin Islands were given out on the first day of distribution on Monday, April 20, 2020.
FSN distributes food, clothing & school supplies on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- More than 40 secondary and elementary school children on Jost van Dyke benefitted when the Family Support Network (FSN) distributed a number of food, clothing and school supplies on the sister island on Friday, September 6, 2019.
Hundreds geared for school @ Back to School Fiesta on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When the 2019/2020 academic year commences in the Virgin Islands (VI) in September, most children are expected to enter the classrooms fully equipped with the basic essentials, thanks to the many charitable initiatives to provide as many children as possible with at least a new back pack, exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers, erasers and in most cases water bottles and bowls for their lunch.
Two USVI men plead guilty to possession of cocaine
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Tommy Ramirez, 29, of the Dominican Republic and Ramon Clavel, 55, of Haiti, plead guilty today April 18, 2018, in District Court before District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez, to possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, United States Attorney, Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.
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