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Social Security Board Members appointed By Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved the appointment of four new members and the re-appointment of three past members of the British Virgin Islands Social Security Board (BVISSB).
Speaking in private capacity at public forums is ‘dangerous’ – D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley asserted that he found it dangerous for government Ministers to be making certain statements at public forums in their private capacity.
Dec. 2004 policy restricting applications for Certificate of Residence unlawful- Complaints Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In January, 2012 we announced that an investigation had been launched into the process of applying for grants of Certificates of Residence under the Immigration and Passport Act. The expressed aim was to establish what happens, in general, to applications after they are presented at the Department of Immigration for consideration by the Board of Immigration and then by the Cabinet, which makes the ultimate decision.
UPDATE: MCW Minister objects to package increase for BVIPA Managing Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As Minister for Communications and Works I wish to advise that I am not prepared to take the resolution to increase the re-numeration package for the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director to Cabinet,” were the emphatic words of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool today March 15, 2013.
Troy Christopher appointed new Chairman of Taxi & Livery Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-- Almost six months after Marvin Blyden tendered his resignation in protest to what he described as political interference in the selection of the Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, a new Chairman has been appointed.
Purcell residents want better management of Community Centre
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI – In the heart of Purcell Estate is a beauty of a building, constructed in 2011 at a cost of close to two million dollars. Today it is called the Purcell Community Centre but very soon that is likely to be changed.
UPDATE: Claude Skelton-Cline approved to head BVI Ports Authority!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online some two weeks ago, Claude Skelton-Cline has been earlier this week approved by the Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s Cabinet to become the Managing Director of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority.
It's comical that persons would believe otherwise - Harris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Mr Ray Harris, in responding to a criticism regarding whether progress is being made with law reform said he finds it comical that persons would believe otherwise.
Cabinet utilizes technology & shows example to VI Community!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To commemorate World Telecommunications and Information Society Day, the Minister for Communications and Works informed the public that to show example to the Virgin Islands Community, along with the rest of the Cabinet, he has made efforts to focus more on the technological side of life.
Public asked to report misuse of Government vehicles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As such, the Ministry is asking the public to report any misuse of Government-owned vehicles. – Reducing public expenditure through an increased level of accountability is of crucial importance to the Ministry of Finance.
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