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PSC unanimous-Reinstate Permanent Secretary Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After being sent on leave on the only basis in 2010 of a local tabloid article which accused Julian Willock, the esteemed Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Communications and Works of having persons work for one of his companies without work permits, the saga has taken a new turn.
Expats in medical field get more “perks” than locals – Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The disparity between with the perks that professionals, who are hired from overseas, and Virgin Islanders in the medical field receive is the main gripe among the locals revealed Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John Cline at a press conference held on June 14, 2012.
VI Fathers say they are not appreciated enough!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With gifts in galore, new dresses, hair styles and jewellery, Mother’s Day is seen to be blown out of proportion, while Father’s Day is just a pat on the back and a cheerful greeting – a treatment that some fathers say is not good enough.
Hon. Fahie: ESHS library was part of master plan!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hon. Andrew Fahie, the 1st District representative, who now sits on the opposition following the November 7, 2011 elections where he was removed as Education minister, said the Elmore Stoutt High School library was a top priority on the list of things to be done for the school but it was not the number one.
UPDATE - Bail denied again for DR man in airport jewellery bust!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens has again turned down a bail application for Juan Pimentel Traveras, a Dominica Republic national, who was caught with a large quantity of jewellery on June 7, 2012 at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Negotiations with “missing baby” parents ongoing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A Filipino couple, who made headlines late last year when their deceased baby was mistakenly cremated at Peebles Hospital, is still negotiating with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for compensation, its chairman announced today June 14, 2012.
Bishop Cline: Non Virgin Islander “identified” for BVIHSA CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John Cline revealed that a non-Virgin Islander has been recommended for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority.
School library fixed, public library ignored- Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the recently elected government moving at such a fast pace, one talk show host is concerned that while the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) library has been fixed, the Territory’s public library is in need of urgent repairs.
Justice Rita Olivetti to leave VI’s jurisdiction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High Court Judge Rita Joseph-Olivetti is expected to leave the Virgin Islands within the next few months to take up a post in St. Vincent, Virgin Islands News Online was reliably informed.
No "comfortable" prison for criminals – Rev. Hoyt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Imprisonment when resorted to must be made a genuine punishment if it is to exercise any effect as a deterrent,” charged former police officer Reverend Robert Hoyt.
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