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Review of work permit processes has already begun– Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Declaring that the new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration of which she is a part is ‘all about action’, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, has indicated that ahead of the start of the Fifth House of Assembly, work has already begun in areas such as the Trade Commission and work permit processing in the VI.
Belgium-based firm conducting review of social assistance benefits in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands.
Changes to composition of some statutory boards ‘urgently needed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The current practice of having individuals serving on multiple statutory boards in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be reviewed, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has suggested.
Hon Fahie: Gov’t ‘definitely looking into’ 7% remittance tax
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that his administration is still reviewing the 7% tax on all monies leaving the Virgin Islands through money transfer services like Western Union and MoneyGram.
VI to review CDC updated guidelines of 5-day isolation- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is to review the recent updated quarantine guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has recommended five days of isolation rather than 10 after testing positive for COVID-19.
Sea curfew being reviewed – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The existing sea-based curfew in the Virgin Islands (VI) is being reviewed.
TRC putting measures in place for accountability by service providers- Vance M. Lewis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ahead of the date for the renewal of licenses of telecommunications service providers in the Virgin Islands, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has announced that measures are being put in place to hold telecommunications providers accountable to the commission and consumers.
VI Labour Code being reviewed
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Andrew Fahie-led regime is making strides to modernise the territory’s existing Labour Code 2010, to bring it “more in line with the current VI labour market and industry standards.”
'Hard decisions' have to be made on NHI - Hon Carvin Malone
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The National Health Insurance (NHI), controversially implemented by the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) administration in 2016, is on the brink of a serious overhaul, as the subject Minister has hinted a “war” on the policy.
Prospect Reef workers to be paid by end of August- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While a review of the organisational and operational structure of Prospect Reef Resort is currently being undertaken in order to determine a more economical way forward, the Government of the Virgin Islands has committed to paying in full monies owed to workers by the end of August 2019.
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