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Businesses agreed minimum wage was not enough to meet basic needs– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the planned increase of the minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, effective November 30, 2024, in the Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) said the decision to increase the minimum wage followed recommendations by an ad hoc advisory committee and that most businesses engaged agreed that the current amount was too low.
NDP Gov’t got over $50M in loans to fix roads in VI– Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Addressing the Opposition's criticisms of the road infrastructure in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the now Opposition Members, who were once in Government, collected some $50M in loans for road infrastructure works that have not stand the test of time.
Hurricane Beryl highlights ‘a very dangerous era’ for climate change- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the still active Hurricane Beryl which ravaged the region has highlighted that the territory is facing a dangerous era for climate change.
Opposition must be cautious of terms like ‘No confidence’ in HoA– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has cautioned the House of Assembly (HoA), particularly the Opposition, about using terms like “No Confidence’ in the HoA, which he says can paint a picture of instability in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Crimefighting plans in latest law enforcement review must be redacted- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Opposition member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for more information in a new report of a review of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be redacted as a matter of national security.
Legislators could have salary withheld over non-compliance to Register of Interest Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a proposal that the House of Assembly (HoA) has its own independent system of accountability, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Legislators will soon be suspended and have their salary withheld for non-compliance to the Register of Interest Act as it relates to declaring their interest.
New immigration bill to bring clarity to VI Residency & Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The updated Immigration Bill is in response to Recommendation B33 of the Commission of Inquiry, which identified the need for clear and published guidance for the consideration of applications for residence and Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen its first reading in the House of Assembly (HoA).
Works Minister protects privacy of taxi drivers in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has opted not to publicly disclose the names and addresses of persons holding taxi licenses in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), as he believes it would have been unfair to the license holders to do so and that it would also trample on their right to privacy.
Mentally ill person now occupying old Gov’t Admin Building- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for a timeline for the rehabilitation of the old Government Administration Building in Road Town, Tortola, which he said is now in a dilapidated state and needs urgent repairs.
Opposition Leader to grill Premier on illegal immigration measures in HoA today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the frequent apprehension of illegal migrants in the [British] Virgin Islands recently, Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) wants to know what measures are in place to tackle the problem as well as other issues relating to border security.
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