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Opposition Leader leads delegation to PAC workshop in T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T – Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is currently leading a delegation of Opposition Members to a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK workshop on the work of Public Accounts Committees and Parliamentary Trade Scrutiny being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
NDP Gov’t spent over $8.5M in travel from 2013 to 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been much said in some quarters about incumbent government officials travelling overseas for official business and the fact that the cost is borne by taxpayers.
Area of road where Richard C.N. Branson ‘crashed’ now repaired
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents of Virgin Gorda and other users of the road, including Sir Richard C.N. Branson, would be pleased to learn that the Public Works Department (PWD) has started carrying out “resurfacing repairs” on the sister island.
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Paper applications for public service jobs no longer being accepted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Paper applications for public service jobs will no longer be accepted, as the Department of Human Resources has launched an online talent management system to streamline the application process for positions within the Public Service.
Rigorous qualifications process being implemented for local taxi drivers– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Taxi drivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon have to go through a new rigorous qualification process to provide service in the VI, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).
‘I appreciate [Premier Wheatley’s] willingness to do what’s right’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has praised Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for his willingness to listen and do what is right.
Branson wants cannabis decriminalised, legalised & regulated on global scale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– British Billionaire and [British] Virgin Islands Belonger Sir Richard C.N. Branson says he supports efforts to decriminalise, legalise and regulate cannabis in many jurisdictions around the world because he believes it will ultimately wrestle control from those in charge of the illicit market, reduce harm, and ultimately make people and communities safer.
Paid article: CIBC settles unfair dismissal claim with former Country Manager Amory Jervis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- FirstCaribbean International Bank, now rebranded as CIBC, has settled an unfair dismissal claim with former Country Head Amory Jervis.
Sonjah S. Smith appointed to BVIPA Board
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on February 7, 2024, and decided that Sonjah S. Smith be appointed to the Board of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA).
‘People's business’ to remain confidential when accessing social services- Social Worker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Confidentiality will be the policy as it relates to accessing assistance grants in the Virgin Islands (VI), according to Social Worker responsible for social assistance at the Ministry of Health and Social Development Althica Daniel- Dawson. Ms Dawson said, before now, person’s identity would be known throughout the process.
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