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February 4, 2010
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Drs. Belkys Rhymer (left) and Klas Buring treat an earthquake victim at a hospital in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. Four local doctors flew to Haiti to treat disaster victims with the help of the territory’s Rotary clubs.
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VI doctors treat Haiti quake victims
Among the tent cities, collapsed buildings and patients with devastating injuries, Opposition Leader Dr. Orlando Smith saw something else in Haiti: hope.
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Police probe disappearance
Police have taken over the search for a 32-year-old missing man, who reportedly was last seen leaving the Willy-T in the Bight off Norman Island on a boat tender late Friday night.
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VG airport grounded
Regulators unexpectedly closed the Virgin Gorda Airport on Friday, citing safety concerns caused by the construction of a new building near the runway. It is unclear when the facility will reopen.
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PS: Greenhouses still on track
A government official and the project manager tasked with installing greenhouses in the territory spoke optimistically this week about the project they say will revitalise the agricultural sector here.
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FCO: VI in ‘good shape’
A top British official said that the Virgin Islands is in much better shape than some other overseas territories, but that challenges exist in the medium-term — especially in public finances.
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Woman hit by jeep in RT
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross Waterfront Drive near the Road Town Ferry Dock at about 7:35 on Friday evening, police said.
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Human-rights law in the works
Three officials from the Attorney General’s Chambers came together Tuesday night to introduce proposed legislation that would create a human-rights commission in the territory.
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CAB roof work back on track
Repairs to the roof of the Central Administration Building resumed last week after a delay, and further works are planned to improve the building’s poor air quality, which allegedly is making some workers sick, officials said.
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Fraser outlines progress, plans
Communications and Works Minister Julian Fraser had his hands full last year with projects and initiatives that gained attention — and sometimes scrutiny — from the general public and his fellow legislators alike.
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