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Glenroy A. Forbes In! Ian S. Smith Out! as SSB chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One month after Ian S. Smith's appointment came to an end, former Financial Secretary Glenroy A. Forbes has been named Chairman of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB).
Pastor prays for employers to treat employees fairly, paying NHI, SS dues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pastor of the Church of God of Holiness Calvin K. Mills has beseeched God to enable employers to treat their employees fairly and pay their Social Security and National Health Insurance dues.
Persons owe NHI ‘but if they get sick you can’t let them die’- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said within the Virgins Islands (VI), many workers are still not paying NHI contributions, however, they still seek medical assistance when ill the state has to ensure they are cared for.
UPDATE: Motion for permanent appointment of SSB Director fails
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – A motion moved by Senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) to halt the Government’s plans to have Mrs Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes appointed as the Acting SSB Director for another six months, has failed in the House of Assembly.
Opposition seeking ‘cheap political shots’ over SSB Director post- Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has called out Virgin Islands opposition members for trying to score 'cheap political shots' over the appointment of acting Director of the Social Security Board (SSB), Mrs Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes for another six months.
SSB awards $350K in Nursing Scholarships
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The educational journey of two local women to advance their nursing careers have been made easier with the help of a scholarship from the Social Security Board (SSB).
‘Too much ingratitude’ festering & growing in VI - Patsy C. Lake
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Businesswoman and community activist, Ms Patsy C. Lake said there is too much ingratitude being allowed to fester and grow in the Virgin Islands community even as the Andrew A. Fahie Government has tried to do its best during this very challenging time.
Anti-Gov’t political campaign ignited over stimulus grants - Hon Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Following the circulation of a list of persons who allegedly benefitted from the COVID-19 Fishing and Farming Stimulus initiative, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie in a House of Assembly statement, today, May 13, 2021, said persons in the territory are now using the COVID-19 situation to ignite a political campaign.
People on a mission to malign ‘my name & the Gov’t name’- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his government don’t get enough credit for protecting the Virgin Islands (VI) during the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing persons of trying to malign the Government’s name and successes as well as to embroil legislators in slander for power.
Lorie A. Freeman to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Chief Financial Officer of Social Security Board (SSB), Ms Lorie A. Freeman is set to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB.
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