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Ebenezer Thomas Primary School Students conduct mock sitting of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Friday, March 8, 2024, had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special mock Sitting of the House of Assembly, Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, McFarlane expressed her gratitude for the opportunity.
‘What start wrong, can’t end right’- Hon Turnbull blasts changes to Register of Interest Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Opposition Member of the House of Assembly, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has criticized Amendments to the Registers of Interest Amendment Bill in keeping with CoI recommendations stating that he cannot support the bill in its current form, as it is not comprehensive for public officers, rather only for members of the House.
VI census just 30% complete ahead of June 2024 deadline– Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has urged persons in the [British] Virgin Islands to take part in the national census, as the population census is far behind its deadline.
349 motorcycles & scooters licensed in 2023- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the debate continues about the misuse of motorcycles and motor scooters on the roads in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recorded an increase in their licensing in 2023.
UPDATE: Gov’t to consult with stakeholders on use of jet skis in VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the use of jet skis remains restricted in the [British] Virgin Islands, a draft policy for their use in the territory’s waters has been created ahead of a consultation process to decide the way forward.
VI Mental Health Services Unit recognised internationally- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Mental Health Services Unit of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has been recognised at an international level for its work through its ‘Mindful Campaign’, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has informed.
VI officially removed from French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a Statement by the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered at the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, on the VI being removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
VI Business Banking Expo coming in 2nd Quarter of 2024- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said a banking exposition, which she expects will deliver "substantial benefits" to the Virgin Islands community, will be held in the second quarter of 2024.
NDP Gov’t spent over $8.5M in travel from 2013 to 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been much said in some quarters about incumbent government officials travelling overseas for official business and the fact that the cost is borne by taxpayers.
Unstable weather prevented earlier repair of undersea cable to JvD- Hon Rymer
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Residents of Jost van Dyke (JvD) are now enjoying stable electricity, due to the damaged undersea cable to that island being repaired.
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