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HoA appeals for ‘patience’ following concerns over salary increase for Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has noted the “public interest and concern” expressed following media coverage, particularly regarding compensation for elected officials.
Auditor General wants explanation from DGO & MoF on ‘financial blunder’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Auditor General Sonia M. Webster has recommended that the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Ministry of Finance provide explanations as to why Cabinet and the House of Assembly were not informed of the potentially greater cost for implementation of the salary increases in 2024.
OTs need to make 'more of an effort to achieve' goals- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has said there is, in fact, a need for Overseas Territories (OTs) of the United Kingdom to have more collaboration.
Sports facility @Diamond Estate still incomplete due to lack of funding- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has revealed that her ministry has not yet secured funding for the completion of the basketball and sports facility at Diamond Estate on Tortola.
Housing juveniles @ HM Prison a ‘violation’ of VI Constitution- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has put the government, more specifically the Ministry of Health and Social Development, on blast for not having a Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Centre and housing juveniles at His Majesty’s Prison, located in Balsam Ghut.
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Late legislator Carvin Malone to lie in state from Feb 1, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The official funeral of former legislator Mr Carvin Malone will be held on Friday, February 2, 2023, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Governor could force same-sex marriage on VI with additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Governor being given additional powers could result in some of the [British] Virgin Islands’ worst fears: legalising same-sex marriage and passing the controversial Police Act.
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