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6 mths later: Still no minimum wage increase!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite saying that it has a genuine desire to improve the standard of living for all, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is still to pass legislation for the minimum wage increase as recommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee since 2015.
Anthony S. McMaster confirmed as Communications & Works PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has a confirmed Permanent Secretary (PS) in the person of Anthony S. McMaster. He officially replaced Julian Willock who was the last confirmed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works.
‘I have been acting for almost 4 years’ - Michelle Donovan-Stevens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One would think that the Human Resources Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands would have set an example on the issue of acting appointments. However, this is not the case.
Update: Local O’Neal-Morton Out! Jamaican Potter in! as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as was first and accurately reported by this news site on 27, February 2013 it is now official. Indigenous Virgin Islander Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, has been forced to retire from the civil service from her post as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Walk away from deviant behaviour - Principal Elmore Stoutt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The VI Technical and Vocational Institute officially commenced its new school year today, September 11, 2012 in a brief assembly.
Stray animals frustrating the daylights out of residents!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – How many of you have left home for work, only to return in the evening to a yard filled with animal droppings? Stray animals have become a thorn in the side of Virgin Islands' residents, and it’s an issue the Agriculture Department has been grappling for years.
Ronald Smith-Berkeley confirmed as PS for MNR/L
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As was first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online, Ronald Smith-Berkeley was appointed to the post of Permanent Secretary (PS), Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour (MNR/L) for a period of one year with effect from May 2, 2011.
UPDATE – The late Elvin Stoutt was a champion for “National Pride” [Photoslide Included]
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Hundreds of persons gathered this morning, April 21, 2012, to bid farewell to a son of the soil, who has been credited as a strong champion for the idea of “national pride” and passionate about the development of the Virgin Islands throughout his life.
UWI Scholarship $$$ to local students should decrease - Dr. Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In relation to ‘significant changes’ that are to be made in the educational system, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Culture, Dr. Marcia Potter recommended that the $25,000 scholarship given to students attending the University of the West Indies (UWI) should be reduced and a portion of that money should be kept by Government to pay the economic cost to the university.
Ed. Ministry has more actors & actresses than Hollywood & Bollywood -Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has called for persons in acting positions in his ministry to be confirmed, including his Permanent Secretary and has also recommended that the Acting Principal of the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre be confirmed.