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Documents for proposed tender waivers to now be publicised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In keeping with the Government’s commitment to uphold the principles of good governance, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the publication of Cabinet documents relating to proposed tender waivers.
Hon Malone slams Auditor General Report on marine platforms as lacking balance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Territorial At-Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has questioned the level of balance of the Report on COVID-19 Border Security Contracts for Static Marine Platforms [COI R23] in 2020, prepared by Auditor General (AG) Ms Sonia M. Webster.
Is this the last Black History Month for the VI?
Alred C. Frett
Fairness between Locking up Trump or Freeing Andrew:
As we exit February, Black History Month - the Shortest Month – Our History has always been hidden or distorted in order to disadvantage us and benefit others... At home and abroad, we remain under threats to keep us in ignorance, as we pretend to hear without making the effort to listen and learn... As a Consequence, our very survival requires a supply of Truth for the Youth and Redemption for the Elders.
Hiring of Contractor General on cards for next budget- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the National Unity Government stating it is committed to good governance, it was asked whether it is seeking to hire a Contractor General.
Labour Minister calls for fairness as group of locals made redundant
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Noting that it was recently brought to his attention that a company who may be on the verge of merging with another had made redundant a group of VIslander/Belonger employees, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has urged employers to be transparent, fair and reasonable when initiating any redundancy procedures.
Speaker Moses promises to be ‘fair’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Re-elected Speaker for the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon Ingrid A. Moses has listed more parliamentary decorum as one of the areas she would like to see improved in the House.
A transparent & fair electoral voting process for the Virgin Islands
By Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury
The Virgin Islands is in the midst of a snap election to usher in a new Government to sit in the Third House of Assembly.
VINO stands by its article on Dr. J S Archibald's role in his firm!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On February 27, 2013 we received many calls from our local media partners advising us that the local Law Firm of J S Archibald had sent out to selective local media houses a statement claiming that a story posted on Virgin Islands News Online on February 25, 2013 about Dr. J S Archibald QC, stepping down from the leadership role of his law firm on March 1, 2013 was completely false.