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Two Anegadians are Missing MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF THE CARIBBEAN HOLDS AGM IN BVI K-9 Unit foils attempted Drug Smuggling BVI to undergo Money Laundering Assessment November 14 2003 Financial Services Sector poised for growth Mrs. Edris O'Neal receives OBE Medal from Her Majesty The Queen LEGISLATOR INVESTIGATED FOR ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING NAIL BAY DEVELOPERS URGED TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS November 07 2003 Airport Conspiracy Trial is Underway BVI Hosts 9th Caribbean Rastafari Conference Harrigan And Lake Out On Bail For Rape And Robbery Charges Virgin Gorda Agricultural Station October 31 2003 Guana Island Scientific Programme Carries Out Important Research. Mail delays discontinued Russell Harrigan is Chairman of BVI Tourist Board BVI Beauty October 24 2003 Level Playing Field is main topic at OECD Global Forum Consumers are puzzled by their Water Bills NATIONAL PARKS TRUST RELEASE IGUANAS October 17 2003 Challenges facing Customs Dept Crime Prevention Seminar focuses on Crime Spiral Inadequate Sewage Disposal and Treatment need immediate attention LAND MEETING ON ANEGADA WELL ATTENDED October 10 2003 Social Security encouraged to safeguard investments Hospital Annex: Contract Signed St. George's Re-dedicated ELIZA TURNBULL TURNS 103 OCTOBER CRIMINAL ASSIZES UNDERWAY Desalinated Water Supply: a saga of Missed Opportunities & Expensive Mistakes October 3 2003 Almyra Penn is the new Chairperson of Electricity Corp. LEGCO PASSES FOUR BILLS HON. SKELTON REPORTS ON COMMONWEALTH FINANCE MINISTERS MEETING More about Petty Contracts September 26 2003 LAURANCE S. ROCKEFELLER, CONSERVATIONIST AND TOURISM VISIONARY, HONORED WITH BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS� CITIZENSHIP CM restates commitment to Ethics Legislation New Hospital: Two Arrested ANEGADA CLIMATE TRACERS PROBE CARIBBEAN SEA The dark side of Petty Contracts September 19 2003 New Arrest in Airport Investigations Petty Contracts discussed at LegCo DR. COVILLE REFUTES ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM Ministry stands behind Department & Schools in controversial decisions SPECIAL SITTING OF THE HIGH COURT MARKS OPENING OF NEW LAW TERM September 12 2003 Ethics Legislation likely before end of 2003 Police call for community support in fight against crime WORKERS UNION TO BE ESTABLISHED IN BVI TRAFFIC ANARCHY IS AN INDICATION OF LAWLESSNESS September 5 2003 Executive Council revokes "Rasta Ban" FirstCaribbean Intl. Bank celebrates official launching in BVI New Trust Legislation to enhance and strengthen BVI Financial Services INTERNAL PERCEPTION OF THE BVI FINANCIAL SERVICES REVIEWED August 29 2003 Chief Minister outlines agenda for Growth BVI to host Regional Conference on Fisheries NEW BOOK ON LIBERIA LAUNCHED IN BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS August 22 2003 Tourist Board restructures US Sales Offices MEMBERS APPOINTED TO FIVE SELECT COMMITTEES CHANGES FOR BRITISH CITIZENS TRAVELLING TO USA August 15 2003 FINANCIAL AUDIT TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER Thousands of Dollars worth of Vet Drugs stolen from Animal Shelter: two arrested HLSCC FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER PROUD OF ITS HISTORY 53 illegal Immigrants Captured FREEDOM FOR ALL EMANCIPATION DAY LECTURE August 1 2003 Chief Minister Smith speaks to the business community GOVERNMENT DISCUSSES PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITAL MINISTERS DISCUSS RANGE OF ISSUES AT FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE New Minister of Culture declares Marie�s Festiville open July 26 2003 High Court dismisses Petitions for Recount Special Sitting of the Court of Appeal scheduled for Wheatley/Penn appeal 9TH DISTRICT REP. PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CAPT. IRA SMITH Chinese immigrants denied asylum July 18 2003 Judge sees no grounds to declare elections void Chief Minister discloses State of the Treasury BVI GETS FIRST FEMALE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE GOVERNOR MACAN DELIVERS SPEECH FROM THE THRONE July 11 2003 INEZ ARCHIBALD IS THE FIRST BVI FEMALE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE VIP candidates file High Court recount petitions 300 HIV AIDS Cases in BVI July 4 2003 Attorney General finds no convincing basis for Recount BVI HIGH GRADUATES 161 15TH LEGCO CONVENES ON THURSDAY June 28 2003 New Government announces re-branding of Financial Services CRIME UP BY 10% BALLOT COUNTING DISCREPANCIES EXPLAINED ELECTED VIP MEMBERS CONGRATULATE NEW GOVERNMENT & PLEDGE SUPPORT June 19 2003 LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR NDP DR ORLANDO SMITH IS THE NEW CHIEF MINISTER June 17 2003 THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS LANDSLIDE VICTORY (8-5) FOR NDP, DR SMITH IS THE NEW CHIEF MINISTER VIRGIN ISLANDS PARTY CONCEDES VICTORY NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT COUNCIL HOLDS FIRST MEETING June 14 2003 BVI AT THE APOLLO: A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS MORE ANEGADIANS GET LAND TITLES VIP HOSTS LIVE INTERACTIVE TV CALL-IN PROGRAMME NDP CONVENTION ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD June 7 2003 Vast majority of Candidates is affiliated to a Party VIP presents ambitious and comprehensive Manifesto CM reaffirms confidence in Financial Services Industry ST. KITTS FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER IS GUEST AT VIP CONVENTION May 31 2003 COUSTEAU NAMED BVI AMBASSADOR NDP PROMISES ECONOMIC RELIEF PACKAGE FOR FAMILIES, IF ELECTED VIP TO LAUNCH MANIFESTO THIS SATURDAY BVI GETS 64 MORE RESIDENTS AND BELONGERS May 24 2003 HUGE CROWD CHEERS VIP OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF CAMPAIGN 2003 NDP HOLDS RALLY ON VIRGIN GORDA V.I.P. candidates counter criticism - focus on real issues Queen Elizabeth Bridge to be demolished May 16 2003 No victimization of Districts � CM O�Neal says Two arrested for infant�s murder Hon. Mark Vanterpool reaffirms confidence in VIP leadership HON. ANDREW FAHIE GIVES ACCOUNT OF STEWARDSHIP May 9 2003 June 2nd is Nomination Day MOVIE STAR FILMS PSA TO PROMOTE BVI BLOOD BANK VIP Confident of Election Victory NDP responds to VIP press conference THANKSGIVING SERVICE HELD FOR AUBREY DE CASTRO May 2 2003 Elections Day is Monday 16 June Major Expansion of Public Water in Virgin Gorda NDP responds to Chief Minister's broadcast VIP PROMOTES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT April 25 2003 ELECTION DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Labrador investigation/trial conducted with transparency BVI IMMOBILIZES BEARER SHARES MARGARET PENN WINS WRONGFUL DISMISSAL CASE April 18 2003 2003 BUDGET PASSED Hon. Fahie launches bid for re-election April 11 2003 WILLIAM LABRADOR WALKS FREE Ralph O�Neal seeks re-election for D-9 Celebrating the life of Elma �Terry� Gordon EUROPE THREATENING OECD�S PLANS TO SWAP TAX INFORMATION April 4 2003 J.S.ARCHIBALD Q.C. WANTS COMMERCIAL COURT ESTABLISHED Grand launching for Omar Hodge Campaign ALVIN CHRISTOPHER BECOMES NDP MEMBER Virgin Gorda�s Historic Copper Mine becomes 20th National Park 28 March 2003 LIAT EXPERIENCES THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES Hon. Ethlyn Smith seeks re-election for D-5 New London Office for BVI Tourist Board Celebrating the Life of Sydney St.Clair Farara (1919-2003) Thanksgiving Service held for the late Ellen Louise Romney-West 21 March 2003 Economy's Twin Pillars performed well in 2002 FRASER SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO THE 3RD DISTRICT NDP launches Dream Team POLICE HOLD WIDE RANGING PRESS CONFERENCE 14 March 2003 CHIEF MINISTER O'NEAL PRESENTS $197 MILLION BUDGET Opposition Leader criticizes Budget Civil Servants to get a Raise, but must control Spending VIP LAUNCHES RAY GEORGE IN DISTRICT 8 NDP LAUNCHES DELORES CHRISTOPHER IN DISTRICT FIVE 7 March 2003 ELEVEN CASES LISTED FOR MARCH CRIMINAL ASSIZES Three BVI Lawyers honoured with Queen�s Counsel title VIP LAUNCHES YOUNGEST CANDIDATE FOR 2003 ELECTIONS BVI MOURNS PASSING OF OUTSTANDING VIRGIN GORDIAN Hon. Lloyd Black launches 2003 Campaign for 8th District 1 March 2003 Opposition Leader says Treasury Reserves are lower Dr. Clinton George launches candidacy for 7th District Audley Maduro criticizes Road Town Projects THE MOORINGS REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE BVI 21 February 2003 VIP LAUNCHES 2003 CAMPAIGN CM clarifies BVI position in Caricom/OECS Wheatley & Penn found Not Guilty on major charges CHIEF MINISTER CLARIFIES TREASURY BALANCES Highway to be named in honour of Walter James Francis 14 February 2003 Chief Minister & CCHA address concerns of business sector FirstCaribbean holds forum BVI Registered Companies very active in booming Chinese Market TOURIST BOARD GEARS UP FOR CHALLENGING 2003 7 February 2003 Joint effort to save sick Manatee Local Bank concerned about EU Tax initiative WALWYN BREWLEY PROMISES MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR 6TH DISTRICT The good Old Days?! 31 January 2003 Corruption Investigations: Man arrested for 12 counts WICKHAMS CAY INNER HARBOUR BEING IMPROVED CM meets with CCHA PUBLIC URGED TO SUPPORT WORK OF LAW REFORM COMMISSION 24 January 2003 Old Government House re-opens as a Museum New Airline offers alternative to BVI travellers BVI Bar Association Honours Past Presidents GLOBALIZATION - FACING THE CHALLENGE: A BVI PERSPECTIVE NDP launches Micheal Thomas in 3rd District 10 January 2003 NDP CALLS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT IN 2003 COREA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS LIBRARY SERVICES MARKS 60TH ANNIVERSARY 14 December 2002 MINISTER SIGNS INSTRUMENT LIFTING BAN ON MEAT IMPORTS FROM THE EU Education Legislation to be updated soon CONGRATULATIONS, KUDOS, AND FELICITATIONS LITTLE DIX BAY HOLDS RETIREMENT LUNCHEON BVI premiere for "Messiah" Blyden launches ZVCR to serve BVI Community 23 November 2002 VIP GEARS UP FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS 15 Naturalised BVI ESTABLISHES RELATIONS WITH CUBA Proposed Amendment to IBC legislation worries Insiders BVI FSC says it will provide needed safeguards 15 November 2002 LEGCO passes Referendum Act George wins First Primary Election ever "My Caribbean" by Tianna Charles Government ups contribution to Xmas on Main Street 8 November 2002 LEGCO APPROVES $17MILLION FOR EXTRA EXPENDITURE BRANCH POST OFFICE OPENS AT NEW AIRPORT Dual carriageway Traffic Lights launched 1 November 2002 BVI CHIEF MINISTER TO MEET WORLD BANK PRESIDENT NEW APPOINTMENTS MADE TO THE BVI TOURIST BOARD 2002 Cruise Ship Season begins 25 October 2002 NDP loses another member INDUCTION OF NEW RECTOR AT ST GEORGE'S UNITED PARTY TO HOLD MEETINGS TO DISCUSS LABOUR CODE Director of Tourism visits European Offices 18 October 2002 New Governor takes Oath of Office CHASE CLOSES AND FIRSTBANK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC UK Police investigate Unsolved Murder Case BVI HOSTS 2ND CARIBBEAN DUE DILIGENCE SYMPOSIUM St. George’s Honours four Longstanding Members 11 October 2002 41 Cruise Ships to visit BVI during upcoming tourist season GOVERNMENT STUDYING ACTION PLAN FOR NAT'L SEWAGE PROGRAMME GOVERNOR SAVAGE REFLECTS ON HIS YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BVI 4 October 2002 BVI REMEMBERS A BELOVED SON OF THE SOIL CM supports major plan to eradicate Corporate Crime More Blackouts: Mirant to present report on Electricity Corp. Barclays Bank employees return to work 27 September 2002 London Office will Promote BVI Interests in UK and Europe IS THERE A FUTURE FOR THE BVI FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY? TORTOLA RESIDENTS BID FAREWELL TO H.E GOV. SAVAGE 20 September 2002 Barclays workers continue their protest action for 3 working days in a row Chief Minister clarifies initiative to abolish Income Tax LEGISLATORS PASS MOTION TO BORROW MONEY FOR EDUCATION ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR BVI LOOKS GOOD: CHIEF MINISTER SAYS Annual Calendar of Events needs proper Coordination & Planning 13 September 2002 PROJECT TO INSTALL FIRST SET OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS MOVING APACE Audley Maduro to announce his candidacy for RT District Contractor pinned against wall by truck BLOCK LAID FOR NEW GOVERNMENT HOUSE New BVI Finance Ctr holds first meeting with Financial Services Industry Groundbreaking held for new Multi-Purpose Complex 6 September 2002 National Health Insurance Scheme under consideration Chief Ministers meet in TCI FOUR BVI STALWARTS RECEIVE BVI BADGE OF HONOUR Windy Hill armed robbery investigated 30 August 2002 Illegal Immigrants Apprehended off VG PERSONS STILL USING US/BVI VISA WAIVER PROVISIONS BVI OFFICE BEING SET UP IN LONDON FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO BE MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO BVI ECONOMY 23 August 2002 Amendments made to Income Tax and Criminal Code Acts The Moorings promotes local operations personnel GOVERNMENT COMMENTS ON BARCLAYS DISPUTE BVI STAMP CATALOGUE WINS GOLD AT USA MOST PRESTIGIOUS STAMP SHOW OPPOSITION LEADER SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF CIVIL SERVANTS 16 August 2002 Stalemate continues at Barclays Workers file lawsuit FESTIVAL PHOTO GALLERY FESTIVAL 2002 WAS A SUCCESS RARE BVI STAMP STOLEN 2 August 2002 CALYPSO MONARCHS CROWNED AS 2002 FESTIVAL GETS UNDERWAY Man charged in Bally Murder Case CRAFT ALIVE MARKET NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN BVI HOTELS VOTED WORLD'S BEST BVI HOSTS BLACK BOATERS SUMMIT & BILL FISHING TOURNEY IN AUGUST 26 July 2002 Constitutional Adviser visits BVI BARCLAYS CIBC MERGER: BVI STAFF OFFERED CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT J.S. Archibald, Q.C. appointed E.C. Supreme Court Ag. Judge CHIEF MINISTER PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOWELL WHEATLEY AND EUNA PENN 19 July 2002 Government plans to privatise Electricity Corp. Conrad Maduro returns to the Political Arena BVI CHIEF MINISTER IS LEAD SPOKESPERSON ON FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE OECS SHALYN THOMAS IS ANEGADA'S VALEDICTORIAN BREGADO FLAX GRADUATES 21 STUDENTS 12 July 2002 Government plans to privatise Electricity Corp. Conrad Maduro returns to the Political Arena BVI CHIEF MINISTER IS LEAD SPOKESPERSON ON FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE OECS SHALYN THOMAS IS ANEGADA'S VALEDICTORIAN BREGADO FLAX GRADUATES 21 STUDENTS 5 July 2002 151 graduate from BVI High School FIRE OFFICERS BATTLE MAJOR FIRE AT DERELICT VEHICLES SITE IN REMEMBRANCE OF ISHMA FRETT ARKANSAS' LT. GOV. ROCKEFELLER DONATES VESSEL TO NPT 28 June 2002 BVI IS HOME TO WORLD'S SMALLEST LIZARD Mixed Indicators for First Quarter of 2002 Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault BVI FESTIVAL 2002 - JULY 14TH-AUGUST 7TH HON. MARK VANTERPOOL IS DEPUTY SPEAKER 21 June 2002 BVI High School Queen SCOTLAND YARD DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE BALLY�S MURDER HLSCC GRADUATES 87 LARGEST CLASS IN ITS HISTORY OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY 14 June 2002 Anestasia represents BVI at Miss Universe Pageant New Beef Island Bridge now officially opened BVI opens office in London Ulric Dawson Recognized for Contribution to BVI Tourism OECS CONSULTANT ASSISTING BVI WITH 2001 CENSUS 7 June 2002 BADGE OF HONOUR & LONG SERVICE MEDALS ANNOUNCED DURING QUEEN�S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST BOARD MEETING FIRE AT ROMASCO PLACE GUTS UPPER FLOOR Law Reform Commission holds inaugural ceremony 30 May 2002 Man arrested on four counts of theft HOLIDAY MONDAY IN CELEBRATION OF QUEEN�S GOLDEN JUBILEE EVERGREEN FUND FRAUD TOTALS $290 MILLION SALT ISLAND NATIVE CLEMENTINE SMITH DEPARTED THIS LIFE Hon. Christopher says: Let the people decide Virgin Islands Party clears air on removal of Deputy CM 30 March 2002 BVI GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO FALSE ALLEGATIONS 23 March 2002 READING COUNCIL PRESENTS LITERACY AWARDS FATAL BOAT INCIDENT ULRIC DAWSON TO BE HONOURED BY CTO FREDDIE MCGREGOR HEADLINES AT 2002 BVI MUSIC FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE HELD FOR THOMAS W. RHYMER WELL-KNOWN BV ISLANDER JOSEPH SKELTON DEPARTS THIS LIFE 15 March 2002 New Airport Terminal Building now Opened FORMER AG SAYS CHILD LAWS IN NEED OF REFORM T.B. Lettsome’s well-deserved honours AMENDMENT MADE TO LONG LOOK LANDS ACT 8 March 2002 Legislators call for another review of the Constitution Farmers’ Week was a big Success Most Wanted “Miller” arrested in Jamaica BRITISH CITIZENSHIP A STEP CLOSER TO IMPLEMENTATION BVI OFF LIST OF OECD UNCOOPERATIVE JURISDICTIONS 1 March 2002 Leewards Win Historic Busta Cup Match in BVI MINISTER CONTINUES TO SEEK SUPPORT FOR THE DRAFT BVI LABOUR CODE New Services available in the BVI Document Imaging Solutions 23 February 2002 European visitors to benefit from easier connections with BVI First Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer performed in BVI at Bougainvillea Clinic HOSPITAL PROJECT MOVES AHEAD PUBLIC SERVANTS REMINDED OF DUTY TO BE HONEST BVI HOST TO FILM SHOOTS FOR INT’L PROJECTS 15 February 2002 Mr. Tom Macan has been appointed as the Governor of the BVI DISTRICT REP. SAYS ROAD TOWN WILL BE IMPROVED His Excellency the Governor conveys BVI condolences GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW MARINE CENTRE AT HLSCC 8 February 2002 Government sets record straight on a number of issues EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ‘DISMAYED’ AT REPORT ON DRUG PROBLEM BVI SAYS ‘NO’ TO OECS FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT INITIATIVE OPPOSITION MEMBERS CRITICIZE BUDGET 1 February 2002 Board of National Parks Trust USA meets in BVI Information sharing agreement with U.S. is a very delicate matter CHIEF MINISTER RECEIVES REPORT ON RELOCATION OF ANEGADA JETTY NDP CRITICIZES SITE PREPARATION PHASE OF HOSPITAL PROJECT OVERSEAS TERRITORIES TO COLLABORATE ON DRUG PREVENTION 25 January 2002 Small plane crashes at Havers Arson suspected in ZROD Fire Virgin Gorda Projects make steady progress GLADYS WATTLEY DEPARTS THIS LIFE HIGH PRAISES FOR FREDERICK PICKERING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Missing Person found dead 18 January 2002 OBE FOR DANCIA PENN, QC CM discusses Exemption of Work Permit for Residents NEW RESIDENTS CHALLENGED TO JOIN BATTLE AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION 24 persons naturalized as citizens TAMARA DAVIES WINS PRESTIGIOUS FASHION DESIGN AWARD 11 January 2002 Measures to control immigrants flow from Jamaica, St. Vincent and Cuba under consideration YOUNG MAN MURDERED 89 TO BE GRANTED RESIDENCY CERTIFICATES ALBERT CHINNERY DEPARTS THIS LIFE OPPOSITION MP EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT AIRPORT & COLLEGE PROJECTS 4 January 2002 Financial Services Commission gets Royal Assent Man Missing at Sea 2002 BUDGET YET TO BE PASSED RBVIYC Earns International Recognition UPDATE ON AIRPORT, HOSPITAL & OTHER MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Copyrighted � 2001 by SUN ENTERPRISES (B.V.I.) 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