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Gov't accepting bids for 2024 Sales of Derelict Vehicles & Vessels
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is accepting sealed bids for the sale of derelict vehicles and boats on an "AS IS” basis.
VI's Soggy Dollar Bar voted #1 Caribbean Beach Bar for 2024
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- For a second straight year, the iconic Soggy Dollar Bar located at White Bay on Jost van Dyke has copped the top spot for Best Caribbean Beach Bars on USA TODAY 10Best.
2024: A new year for tackling the same old problems
Alred C. Frett
Needing to Look Backward so We can Move Forward:
Welcome to 2024... This is a leap year which means that with the expansion to 29 days in February, we will have the longest Black History Month within a seven year span... That is good, but even as we leave 2023, the after-effects still linger on... With all our Commentaries and New Year Resolutions, we should reflect and acknowledge whether or not things are getting better or worse, before our Memories fade.
Governor has access to GIS but not Opposition or Jr Ministers- SFC report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While testifying before the House of Assembly’s 2023 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) on the 2024 Budget, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Desiree Smith told the Committee about her agency’s operations.
RiteWay gets public’s praise for taking on differently-abled students as apprentices
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- RiteWay Food Markets has come in for kudos from the public for accommodating two students from Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre as part of an apprenticeship programme.
DPP Office most misunderstood, undervalued, underappreciated Gov’t Dept- Scatliffe-Esprit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year over the 2024 Budget, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit explained the role of her Department.
Bill amendment caused decrease in revenue @ Cabinet Office- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Not too often will you learn that a piece of legislation passed in the 15-member House of Assembly (HoA) has caused the Government to lose money.
Over $60K in prizes, including 2 cars, won in OneMart’s Christmas promotion!
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two persons drove away with brand new cars while others won home appliances, furniture, and substantial gift vouchers in the recent lucrative 12 Days of Christmas promotion by OneMart Superstore.
AG Chambers staff has increased by 16 in 3 short years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The civil service continues to grow and most, if not all, Department Heads and Permanent Secretaries appearing before the 2023 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the House of Assembly (HoA) for the 2024 budget have asked for more staff.
Hon Fraser wants vehicle of new Speaker of HoA to have Emblem
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the 2023 House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) over the 2024 Budget, Deputy Clerk Ms Khauesten Industrious requested a new vehicle for the Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon. Corine N. George-Massicote.