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VI Cancer Society plans grand Masquerade Gala!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the awareness grows, the knowledge of the extent of the prevalence of cancer among the people of the Virgin Islands is becoming even more evident.
Consider a black governor for the VI – Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has concluded that the position of Governor in the Virgin Islands either has to be seen as having a stigma attached or possessing some element of racism.
Hundreds celebrate Queen Elizabeth II birthday!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The parade and ceremonies which form part of the celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II birthday had the usual full house turn out yesterday June 8, 2013 at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Road Town.
RVIPF Ag Commissioner extends gun amnesty period
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting Commissioner of Police David Morris has extended the Firearm and Prohibited Weapons Amnesty period until the end of January 2013.
UPDATE: Still no appointment of Ishmael Scatliffe to PSC by Gov McCleary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There seems to be a clash working up between the United Kingdom appointed Governor Boyd McCleary, and Leader of the Opposition Ralph T. O’Neal OBE over his recommendation of Ishmael Scatliffe to the Public Service Commission (PSC).
APARTHEID is in the VI
By Jefferson J. Knight aka Knight Rider
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Gentlemen and Ladies of the British Overseas Territories of the Virgin Islands:
In a democratic society, as our Virgin Islands, every one is equal under the law, as defined in section 12 of the V.I Constitution, and every one is guaranteed the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms to express themselves, with their own opinion, as defined in section 23 of the V.I Constitution.
General Orders antiquated & in need of change - Courtney de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 'Speak Your Mind', talk show co-host Courtney de Castro, believes that the current General Orders in place are antiquated and in need of change.
Premier handed Sloop Shoot-Out Trophy!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a brief ceremony yesterday September 11, 2012, the Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith was presented with the winner’s Trophy following his victory over the Governor in the traditional August Sloop Race.
No “yes or no” answer to UK’s flexibility on VI budget submission - Tim Colley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Deputy Director of the Overseas Territories, Tim Colley, grilled by journalists yesterday December 9, 2011 on whether the United Kingdom was willing to flex with the Virgin Islands Government on the issue of submitting its budget two months prior to its approval, said it was very much in the interest of the VI Government to work openly with the UK Government on public financial management and to engage at an early stage in financial planning as it i
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