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Over $76M to pay civil servants, excluding Payroll Taxes, SS, NHI & Statutory subventions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The cost of the civil servant is growing as more and more Heads of Departments and Ministries are asking for more staff.
Lorna E. Tom praises decision to review VI Civil Servant salary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and resident, Ms Lorna E. Tom has praised a recent move of the Government to review Civil Servant salaries in the Virgin Islands (VI).
The parables of Governors, Civil Servants & Representatives
Alred C. Frett
We should beware of a Youthful Immaturity that is unconcerned about long-term Acts & Consequences, but quick to feed the Heat of the Moment… Instead of learning from Yesterday, how to make plans of Today, in preparation for Tomorrow, they are quick to join the Herd and squander their Today and then claim someone else’s Tomorrow… They’ll take Water and Electricity for granted until all is gone.
Montserrat’s civil servants plan public protest for pay increase tomorrow
BRADES, Montserrat- Public servants in Monserrat have been called to engage in a public demonstration in protest of the non-commitment of the government to approve a salary increase.
HoA continues today July 14, 2022 with debate on controversial Register of Interests Act
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) will continue this morning, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
Unity Gov’t slammed for ignoring concerns with Register of Interests bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VISCA) has slammed the National Unity Government of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for trying to swiftly pass the Register of Interests Act in the House of Assembly (HoA) despite the many concerns by both HoA Members and public servants and the lack of consultation on the Bill.
Still combatting corruption under their empires
Alred C. Frett
We All Share the Rights to our Own Opinions but No One has the Right to Their Own Facts:
Thanks to all who read and react to my Truth for the Youth Articles – These are meant to enlighten and you have every right to agree or disagree but, so far, All I have told you is true; whether, Brexit, COVID-19, Donald Trump or our own local Poli-tricks…
VI Gov't to disburse $4M in increments this year– Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged to disburse some four million dollars in increments to public servants this year.
‘This is harsh, but you prefer a little increment & no job?’- Premier to civil servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This is harsh, but I have to ask you: would you prefer a little increment and no job? Or to hold the increment and have your job and then when we get better, then you get the increments?”
Guy M. Hill & Wendell M. Gaskin retired; 2 outspoken civil servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it might be harder in the Territory to get elected officials to retire, civil servants continue to retire yearly.
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