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Increased reports of human rights breaches @ HMP- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Complaints Commissioner (CC) of the Complaints Commission, Mrs Sheila N. Brathwaite wants an independent third party designated to probe complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches in the Virgin Islands.
Caller tells Complaints Commissioner of land runaround
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI radio talk show last night March 8, 2016 complained about the alleged runaround his mother was getting to deal with her land and he sought action from the Complaints Commission whose Commissioner and former Commissioner were guests of the show.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kimberly A. Herbert
By Nikolai J. Earle
Our Young Professional this week Kimberly A. Herbert comes across as intelligent, determined yet humble and approachable as she seeks to elevate herself higher along the path to becoming one of the best qualified social workers in the Territory.
'Are legislators pussyfooting with Legal Profession Bill?' – asks Elton Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Complaints Mr. Elton Georges is baffled as to why the Legal Profession Bill has been taking so long to go through the necessary steps in the House of Assembly as his office continues to be bombarded with complaints against lawyers.
Georges pays tribute to Dana Seetahal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Complaints Mr Elton Georges has paid tribute to murdered Trinidadian Senior Counsel Dana Seetahal, who was gunned down on the morning of May 4, 2014, saying that the attorney was to have been recruited to work in the Territory some years back.
Small businesses still get Govt. runaround - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith said small business owners continue to face difficulties interfacing with various Government departments to get their businesses going and this comprises the bulk of complaints received by the Complaints Commission.
Dealing with complaints part of public officials' job - Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor William Boyd McCleary said that while some public officials may find it a nuisance to deal with complaints, it is part of their job of delivering public service.
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.
Dec. 2004 policy restricting applications for Certificate of Residence unlawful- Complaints Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In January, 2012 we announced that an investigation had been launched into the process of applying for grants of Certificates of Residence under the Immigration and Passport Act. The expressed aim was to establish what happens, in general, to applications after they are presented at the Department of Immigration for consideration by the Board of Immigration and then by the Cabinet, which makes the ultimate decision.
Georges flays ‘Ministers’ in 2011 Complaints report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Cold water may have been poured on any thoughts of a public spat between Commissioner of the Complaints Commission, Mr Elton Georges and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering following the latter’s charges aimed at Georges during the recent sitting of the House of Assembly.
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