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Elements of money laundering & terrorist financing must not have upper hand- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Those who engage in the activities of money laundering and terrorist financing neither know nor respect borders; they permeate every territorial boundary and, if left unchecked, can create instability and distort national economies.
VI & USVI discuss need for consistent ferry service between Territories
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of the need for a more consistent ferry service between the Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands was discussed during the recent Inter-Virgin Islands Council Meeting and efforts are already being made to address this issue.
Premier Smith down-plays Hon. Fahie's "civil war" in Cabinet assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has down played suggestions that the delay in the laying of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act in the House of Assembly (HOA) was because there were differences among cabinet members.
Served! HLSCC Culinary Arts Centre officially declared open
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Prior to hustling to the House of Assembly yesterday October 9, 2012, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, OBE, made his way to Paraquita Bay for the official hand over of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Culinary Arts Centre.
VI must step up game as US economy recovers- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith believes, as the US economy recovers, the Virgin Islands (VI) must step up its promotional efforts to remain competitive for that share of the tourism market.
Hon. Fraser to pepper Government with questions in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On July 24, 2012, the eight sitting of the first session of the second House of Assembly or Parliament of the Virgin Islands was held.
Premier’s effort to rescue the practice of VI law
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After five years of the introduction of the Legal Profession Act 2007, the Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) sees an increase in challenges and issues surrounding the practice of VI laws, and in a quest to attend to the problem, proposed that the bill be amended.
BFEC churns out 27 graduates! [Photoslide Included]
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Dressed in the school colours of maroon and gold, 27 students from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division received their school leaving certificates yesterday July 5, 2012 at the Catholic Community Centre.
Update: Sylvester out! Pastor Gregory George in as ESHS keynote speaker!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As was firstly and accurately reported by this news site, the Orlando Smith Administration had raised objections to the class of 1992’s selection of Bevis Sylvester, the Regional General Manager of Delta Petroleum, as the keynote speaker for today’s June 28, 2012 graduation of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
God has a plan for you – Pastor George tells ESHS graduates [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His goal at one time was to become one of the biggest drug lords in the Virgin Islands (VI) but with God’s help, Pastor Gregory George was able to turn his life around and is now a revered Pastor and pilot.