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Queen Shereen calls Chico B a default Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A song-Outsider, which was recently released to the public by Virgin Gorda Calypso Monarch, Vincentian- Roland O. Vieira aka Chico B, calling for unity among the expatriates and the natives, has opened a can of proverbial worms, with a veteran Calypsonian, calling him a Monarch by default.
Natalio D. Wheatley responds to controversial BVI News article
By Natalio D. Wheatley
On Wednesday August 17, 2016, on my radio show, “Things to Talk,” I made comments which were reported on by various news outlets. These news reports on my comments were not received well by a sizable number of people. Some will see my response to these news reports and their comments as damage control, but those who know me understand that I am not afraid of criticism.
You can’t just expect to receive & not give- Franka A. Pickering tells expats
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- “I must say we give to you, you should give back to us. We are supposed to work hand in hand and therefore I am saying tonight, boldly, that you should participate in the festivals in the BVI. Give something back. Get a troupe, go into the parade, do something.”
‘Large number of locals on contract @ BVIHSA’ - CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste said that a large percentage of persons employed by the Authority are on contract with a large number of them being locals and that this is mandated by the Board of Directors.
Virgin Islanders a minority in their homeland!-2010 census
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some four years waiting for the report to be released, the Virgin Islands 2010 Population and Housing Census was laid on the Table of the House of Assembly on November 17, 2014 by Premier and Minister of Development Planning, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
Giving belongership status can reduce remittances - Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - There have been many suggestions and opinions flowing throughout the Virgin Islands as persons explore every possible means of improving the economy of the Territory.
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.
Expat opportunities growing in Virgin Islands
By Suzi Dixon
THE TELEGRAPH, United Kingdom - The return of Ernst & Young to the British Virgin Islands, combined with OECD approval of the territory's tax information agreements, could mean more job opportunities for expats in finance and law in the Caribbean paradise.
deCastro sees no changes in Min. of Natural Resources & Labour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Long-time social activist and radio programme host Donald deCastro says he is hoping that the newly elected government would perform better than the previous one but is not too optimistic about one ministry.
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