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Social Capital
Dickson C. Igwe
If capital drives wealth, power, and inequality, any attempt to create greater equality will involve capital too, and its management and ownership.
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UNDP supported ‘Blue Economy Roadmap’ taking shape in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has initiated the implementation of its Strategic Blue Economy Roadmap, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Dept of HR to launch ‘TALEO’ for simplified public service hiring
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The local Department of Human Resources in the Virgin Islands (VI) is preparing to launch a new talent management system, called TALEO which aims at streamlining the Government’s on-boarding and employee management services.
Mysterious ‘Tattoo’ & ‘R.S.’ figures surface in Fahie court case
MIAMI, Florida, USA – New aliases have been added to the list of unnamed, uncharged figures in relation to the upcoming drug smuggling and money laundering trial of former Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, as prosecutors and defense attorneys shared details.
No Boxing Day Races @ Ellis Downs; No sign of dispute being resolved!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Today Tuesday, December 26, 2023, is ‘Boxing Day’ and a public holiday in the Virgin Islands and one of the highlights for many years is race day at Ellis Thomas Downs located in Sea Cows Bay on the main Island of Tortola.
'Pray for peace in Ukraine, Israel & Palestine' – Hon Smith in Christmas message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) has asked that as persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrate Christmas, they must do so while offering a prayer for regions that are in conflict.
First 5th District Business Expo hosted @ Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Small business owners from the 5th District community got the opportunity to showcase their products and services today, December 23, 2023, as part of the first-ever 5th District Business Expo that was hosted at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
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HMP benefits from UK Prison Service Training Deployment
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Early in December 2023, HMP Balsam Gut welcomed Ms. Laura Mitcheson who is the Head of Tactical Response, His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service in the UK as part of the UK’s prison service training deployment.
Silver Medalist Kyron A. McMaster to host exclusive meet & greet @ Kougars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kyron A. McMaster, world champion sprinter and silver medalist is set to host an exclusive meet and greet event at his store, Kougars, located at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.
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