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DGO 2012 report points to HR challenges due to air quality
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Deputy Governor’s Office faced a number of challenges in the year 2012 resulting in some key capital projects not being advanced and in the disruption of smooth human resources management, says the Department’s 2012 annual report, tabled in the House of Assembly on April 17, 2014.
First District Representative rebukes spotlight seekers
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie chided his counterparts in the National Democratic Party (NDP) government who sought the spotlight for their work.
Increasing pressure for transparency in Financial Services - Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There continues to be increasing pressure on the Virgin Islands (VI) and other International Finance Centres (IFCs) from a range of quarters according to the BVI International Financial Centre (BVIIFC) Annual report of 2012.
Persons not complaining due to lack of time – Elton Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Complaints Commissioner, Mr Elton Georges believes the majority of persons who have grievances in the Virgin Islands do not make complaints for a number of reasons, one of which was having the time to spare.
Human resources blamed for census delay - Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Citing an absence of resources among other reasons, the Development Planning Unit in its Annual report of 2012 disclosed that detailed census information will not be available until the third quarter of this year [September, 2013].
Land registry report highlights right of way concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unlawful building and other developments in rights of way are of particular concern according to the Land Registry’s 2011 Annual Report.
Several 'heads' unable to effectively manage units- PWD 2011 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Management realise that several section heads did not have the requisite knowledge and experience in management to enable them to effectively manage their units.” This was a confession made by Mr. Jeffrey Skelton, Director of the Public Works Department of the Ministry of Communications and Works in his 2011 Annual Report.
Differing views on way forward for BVIFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is well known that the current building identified as the BVI Fishing Complex (BVIFC) rests on Port Authority land and that at some point the facility will have to be relocated; however, what seems to lack clear direction is what role the BVI Fishing Complex should take in the fishing industry.
REPORT: Human smuggling, drug trafficking continue to plague Customs Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Customs Department has reported a continuing pattern of importations of synthetic drugs, marijuana and cocaine in the territory to meet local demand.
Report: Car wash, food van “unbearable challenges” for Wickham’s Cay Development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With so many problems and issues surrounding Wickham’s Cay, the Department created solely for the purpose to promote and manage its development, is convinced that it cannot achieve its objective with so many neighbouring businesses contributing to its destruction.
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