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New Belonger Status & Perm. Residence Policy approved by Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration policy proposing the length of time a person must be residing in the territory to become eligible for residency and belongership status has been approved by Cabinet and is expected to be swiftly brought to the House of Assembly (HoA).
Any crown lands encroachments will be demolished or removed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be addressing illegal development on the Territory’s Crown lands as well as removal of derelict vehicles, boats and heavy equipment machinery on these lands.
Leave the Statutory Bodies out of the Constitution- CRC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The statutory bodies were also in the line of fire from the Constitutional Review Commissioners. According to the report, the public was of the opinion that all board appointments should be staggered.
Karia J. Christopher In! Dr Arliene T. Penn Out! As Communications Director!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom from senior civil servants is that former Director of Trade and Consumer Affairs Mrs Karia J. Christopher is now in the acting post of Director of Communications assigned to the Premier’s Office.
Existing law & Cabinet policy on Residency for Belongership ‘not fit for purpose’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the topic of Immigration and Reform is one of the most sensitive issues that the Virgin Islands must address, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said a dialogue must begin in earnest on what is in the best interest of the Virgin Islands, beginning with the granting of Residency status for the purpose of Belongership.
FLOW makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for employees
PALESTINA, Tortola, VI- With Over 70% if their workforce in the Virgin Islands fully vaccinated, C&W Communications, the parent company of BTC, C&W Business, C&W Networks and Flow, is mandating its workforce to be fully vaccinated as part of their policy condition for employment.
Board members from previous admin could frustrate new gov't’s mandate- Hon Wheatley
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour, Immigration and Social Security Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said there is evidence that board members from a previous administration could frustrate the mandate of a new government, which is why they are sometimes changed.
Homeowners granted up to 10 months stay in VI without work permit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour, Immigration and Social Security Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said, after two years in the works, a clause in the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2021, will now enable homeowners to remain in the [British] Virgin Islands for up to 10 months without a work permit.
Top Cop recommends moving life-serving prisoners out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Mark Collins said as part of his new tenure, an immediate review of Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, has been recommended.
Local empowerment! Another VIslander takes up top post in territory
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Just over a month after our newsroom had reported that former Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Mr Guy M. Hill had been tipped for the post of Superintendent of Prison, his appointment has been confirmed.
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