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Govt must spend tax $$ back on local businesses - Troy Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of Business of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) Troy Christopher has urged persons not to underestimate the level of employment that the small business sector brings to the territory.
‘We can’t afford to keep importing ‘technical’ labour’- Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Making some of his views on economic development and empowerment known as he makes another try for the seat of Representative for the Third District, National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith is against the importation of certain technical labour, citing that locals need to be trained in certain skills to take on positions such as engineers in the territory.
US adds 257,000 jobs in January
BBC NEWS
The United States added 257,000 jobs last month and the number of jobs created in November and December was revised sharply higher.
‘Our young men not ready to be hired’ – Radio Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller into the Speak Out BVI show last night January 20, 2015 said that while persons are willing to provide jobs to young Virgin Islanders, some males especially are not ready for the workforce because of their drug use.
“Where are the jobs the Minister promised us?” – Local residents ask
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At the opening ceremony for the new Peebles Hospital, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton had promised that a large number of jobs would be created for especially the young people but several residents have complained that locals are not getting any of the jobs.
Foreigners favoured in top positions – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the radio talk show Speak Out BVI with Douglas Wheatley on Tuesday evening July 8, 2014 on ZBVI 780AM expressed dismay with what he said was the employment of foreigners to certain top positions over locals who can do the job.
Five added to Digicel dynamic team
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While a number of companies have been buckling to the punches of the economic downturn in the Virgin Islands, Digicel has been stepping up its game and, most importantly, providing employment opportunities for persons here.
VIslanders must be able to compete among themselves- resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has cautioned that there is an urgent need for locals to find a balance between securing employment opportunities and being marginalised as second-class citizens in their own Territory.
Has the Premier flip-flopped on his ‘robust’ economy claim?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After two postponements and his Director of Communications Arliene T. Penn claiming that the speech was delayed by many weeks because of overseas duties, Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith finally addressed the public on the poor state of the economy this evening July 5, 2013.
VI at a serious crossroad- Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Not that he has a crystal ball, but social activist and talk show host Edmund Maduro is looking at the trends and happenings particularly in the Territory and is predicting some troubling days ahead.
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