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Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Shortened HoA today; No voting of new Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the House of Assembly sitting from 1:00 PM, today, March 24, 2025, will be a brief one, with only one bill to be addressed.
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson no longer a Jr Minister; To be Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While announcing the return of former Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) to his government today, March 11, 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) also announced that Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has been relieved of his Junior Minister portfolio.
More street lights coming in the many dark areas on the roadways
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, many fallen poles with street lights throughout the Virgin Islands have yet to be restored.
Approximately 150 benefit from 1st District back-to-school event
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Residents of the First District and their elected representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court in West End on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to wish students of the district success and to provide supplies to help them on their journey in the 2024/2025 academic school year.
VI Gov't gets onboard North Drop Open; Contributes $50K
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is collaborating with the BVI Tourist Board and North Drop Open to host a fishing tournament ‘catch and release’ event for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda.
'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience.
1 year later Hon Lorna G. Smith appears on VIP political platform
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Today, April 24, 2024, marks the first year of the 2023 general elections when the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) took six out of thirteen seats. The National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate at the time, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE, then crossed the floor to join the VIP, giving them the one-member majority to form the Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
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‘We are not where we used to be’ with Pockwood Pond dumpsite– Hon Wheatley
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Described as a vexing issue that has been in existence for years, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says significant progress has still been made to the dumpsite at Pockwood Pond and how it was received by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.
Carrot Bay Post Office to be ‘transformed into a multi-purpose facility’- Hon Dawson
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The post office in Carrot Bay, which was restored but not used after being damaged in the hurricanes of 2017, will be transformed into a multi-purpose facility.
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