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'The next pillar is our people'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Builders operating in the Virgin Islands over the past weekend heard from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) that after Financial Services and Tourism, the people of the Virgin Islands make up the territory’s next pillar.
Gov’t will continue to 'explore opportunities for development'– Hon de Castro
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– With some 173 persons graduating from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) for 2022, Minister for Education Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the number is a testament to the commitment, perseverance, and vision of the institution and promised that the government will continue to pursue opportunities for development.
Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, the Honourable Amanda A. Milling, is expected to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) in the near future, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has stated.
Overseas-based Lacrosse player seeking to introduce sport to VI this year
CALIFORNIA, USA- Currently in the state of California, USA, building teams and athletes in one of the newest sport seeking to make a grand re-entry to the Olympic arena, Virgin Islands-born Shane Winter Jr says he is currently working out logistics for the holding of summer camps in the territory this year to introduce local youngsters to lacrosse.
VI financial services holding strong but it’s not all a glory story- Elise Donovan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the Territory’s major revenue earners, the financial services industry has been resilient and robust during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; however, Chief Executive Officer of BVI Finance, Ms Elise Donovan said the local industry must not get comfortable but continue to be vigilant and proactive.
Premier Fahie off to UK to seek ‘common ground’ on Loan Guarantee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I want to assure all stakeholders that the Government of the Virgin Islands will be traveling to the UK with an open mind, and aiming to find common ground and to chart a course that is in the best interest of the generations of Virgin Islanders – now, tomorrow and in the further future.”
Studying abroad assists in getting rid of ‘Born Here’ mentality – Sharon Flax-Brutus
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Director of the BVI Tourist Board Mrs Sharon Flax-Brutus has joined the conversation about Virgin Islanders’ having the so called ‘Born Here’ mentality, a frequent topic of discussion.
We cannot continue to overlook our people- Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host and college lecturer Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has added his voice to the many who share the view that locals continue to be told they are not good enough to hold certain employment positions in their own country.
'Shame on us'- Hon Julian Fraser RA on locals being snubbed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA has said it is a shame that after so many developments that the territory has experienced and the training of many professionals over the years, locals are being side-lined for top posts in the territory.
1st District Job Expo attracts professionals, corporate VI
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie yesterday October 16, 2015 launched his First District Job Fair and Career Expo held in the Leonora Delville Primary School in Capoon’s Bay, bringing together potential employees with employers.
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