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Hundreds of backlogged Work Permits already processed by task force – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the major work permit backlog that hampered businesses and work permit holders over the past months is being effectively addressed.
The Moorings optimistic of resolving compliance issues in 1 or 2 weeks- Peter Cochran
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Moorings, the largest sailing fleet in the [British] Virgin Islands which had a number of its vessels detained for being non-compliant with the territory’s laws, is optimistic of resolving its issues as early as next week.
No elections in VI before CoI final report- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has declared that the Virgin Islands (VI) will not be heading into elections until the final report of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) is received.
Restoration of CCTV cameras on VG complete- CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins said in a major fight against crime, CCTV cameras across the Virgin Islands are being re-installed.
Former Arsenal player is VI’s new National Football Head Coach
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced a new National Head Coach for football in the territory, Mr Christopher M. Kiwomya.
CoI has no ‘evidence of corruption’ – Premier asserts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew. A. Fahie (R1) is confident that after more than six months, the United Kingdom’s Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has not found any information of corruption in the Virgin Islands.
Silk Legal's cost 'insignificant' to VI’s potential losses from CoI- Richard G. Rowe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Silk Legal Attorney Mr Richard G. Rowe, whose law firm is representing Members in the House of Assembly (HoA)- who are not ministers- in the BVI Commission of Inquiry, said the minimum cost of his firm to Virgin Islands' taxpayers is incomparable to potential losses the territory faces if not defended.
At last! Sister islands to get regular doctor’s presence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said residents on Anegada and Jost van Dyke would soon benefit from the critical service of a regular doctor stationed there.
No 'wholesale investigation' into RVIPF– CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During his first press conference held on May 25, 2021, newly sworn-in Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Mark Collins made it clear that he would not launch an investigation into every member of the police force.
178 CCTV cameras to be installed across Tortola; 10 on VG- CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In its fight against crime in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be installing 178 CCTV cameras on Tortola and 10 on Virgin Gorda.
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