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When good people speak & bad leaders refuse to listen
By Alred C. Frett
…And the Baggage of Slavery continues to weigh us down:
There is no doubt the global effects of Slavery remain high and Systemic Discrimination and Injustice within most Societies continue to diminish Human Rights while increasing the undue imprisonment of African Descendants… Meanwhile we are trained to downplay these wrongs by telling ourselves that they will pass with time – They never do and our Children are left to carry burdens we create.
‘Who to pay for Cruise Pier Project delays?’ – Hon. Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unavoidable questions surrounding the execution of the multi-million dollar Cruise Pier Expansion Project continue to circle over the heads of legislators and First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie continues to demand answers which are not being provided.
First time home owner’s programme among top priority in 1st District Report
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents of the First District and the rest of the Territory are to brace themselves for an in-depth report from the First District Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, who said that he will be rolling out in-depth, his thoughts on how the home owners' propramme will work in the best interest of all involved.
Drivers are encouraged to know driver’s license processes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To ensure faster transactions and increased efficiency at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) drivers are encouraged to know the requirements for obtaining a driver’s licence and renewals.
Heavy fines for employers not paying social security- Donald deCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Donald deCastro believes there is still a big problem with employers not paying their employees social security and that there should be some kind of serious action that the Social Security Board should be able to do legally, including imposing heavy fines on defaulters.
Hold on to your pay stubs, Hon. Pickering advises
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Employees are advised to hold on to their pay stubs as “evidence” when applying for Social Security benefits, just in case their employers fail to pay Social Security.