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'Work for a short time & leave' – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A former Chief Immigration Officer has suggested that a process of allowing persons to work in the Virgin Islands (VI) for a short period and then be made to leave the Territory be implemented.
Frett-Gregory & Gittens overthrown in USVI senate reorganisation
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, who served only four months as president of the 33rd Legislature, and Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, who was the Committee on Finance chair, were both overthrown on Wednesday May 15, 2019 in a reorganization of the Senate Majority, The Consortium can confirm.
Hon de Castro discusses outsourcing business opportunities in Curacao
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – Hon Sharie B. Y. de Castro (AL), in her portfolio as Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, during the period May 7-10, 2019 attended the ‘Outsource to the Caribbean Conference’ (OCC) in Curaçao where the VI is looking to capitalise on the outsourcing business sector.
‘You have gotten my attention for amendments’- Premier Fahie
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI - As the fast track Residency and Belonger status regularisation programme continues to face opposition from some Virgin Islanders, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) today, May 15, 2019 met a group of such persons to hear their concerns with a view to responding and to ultimately acting on them as necessary.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley attends 6th Council Of Ministers in Martinique
FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is attending the 6th Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability (COMES-6) Ministerial Meeting in Fort De France, Martinique.
Long Bush man charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, burglary, robbery and unlawful possession of cannabis were just some of the charges served by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during the period April 28 to May 11, 2019, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Petition seeks to remove Immigration & Passport Act amendment from Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A petition calling for the removal of the Amendments to the Immigration and Passport Act on the Order Paper for the Friday May 17, 2019 House of Assembly (HoA) has been started.
Leroy Jones wins 2019 Kenroy C. Millington Memorial Pool Tournament
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2nd annual Kenroy C. Millington Memorial Pool Tournament was held on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Thelma's Hideout in Virgin Gorda where monies were raised for the St Mary’s Episcopal Church.
It's Premier Fahie's turn to face questions on $7.2M failed BVI Airways deal!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA intends to make good on a promise he made during the Tuesday, March 12, 2019 First Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), by making the Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), 'Tell us where the money for the plane went'.
'D4 saga is not about Willock or Vanterpool' - Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ZBVI 780am ‘Honestly Speaking’ commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is imploring that the saga surrounding the Fourth District seat of Representative-elect, Mr Mark H. Vanterpool and House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker, Hon Julian Willock is not about the characters involved, rather, it’s a matter of constitutional precedence and the dialogue must continue.
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