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VI can now use seized illicit assets to 'uplift society in various ways'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) have unanimously approved the Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Amendment Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the territory's financial crime framework, and to use the proceeds of illicit gains to go towards the general development of the Territory.
Health Minister slams outdated ‘Social Security System’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has announced a suite of legislative, policy, and operational initiatives designed to strengthen the social and health systems and to bring them in alignment across the Virgin Islands (VI).
Businesses encouraged to participate in 2024 Survey
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Finance is encouraging all relevant businesses and individuals to participate in the 2024 Business Conditions Survey. This survey is designed to assess changes in the business community, record market trends, and ultimately contribute to analysing the state of the economy.
Belgium-based firm conducting review of social assistance benefits in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands.
VI businesses urged to pass on benefits from reduced import duties to consumers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced tax cuts on the importation of various goods and services, including fuel, building materials and food, it has also urged businesses to pass on those benefits to consumers.
Theodolph H. Faulkner: Unsung Protagonist of 1949 Great March
Edgar Leonard
The Virgin Islands (VI) (British), on November 22, 2021, celebrated for the first time, The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day holiday that commemorates the historical event of 24 November 1949.
Treat our local lawyers better! Hon Smith to law firms
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Neville A. Smith (AL) is advocating for local legal luminaries to be treated better.
Benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh risk- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As there continues to be hesitancy towards taking the AstraZeneca vaccine, particularly among locals in the Virgin Islands, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has shared that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risk.
Hon Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull shelves NHI comparative study
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Second District Honourable Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull has shelved a study he had announced he was undertaking to compare and contrast the benefits of the National Health Insurance (NHI) as against private insurance coverage.
B&F Medical not signing on to NHI now – Alred C. Frett
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Owner of B&F Medical Complex Mr Alred C. Frett has stated his institution has not yet signed on to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme as a health care provider and will not be doing so unless certain concerns are adequately addressed.
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