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October 8th, 2021
Glenroy A. Forbes In! Ian S. Smith Out! as SSB chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One month after Ian S. Smith's appointment came to an end, former Financial Secretary Glenroy A. Forbes has been named Chairman of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB).

June 23rd, 2019
HM Customs wants permanent station @ CB Romney Tortola Pier Park

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park continues to be a challenge for Her Majesty’s Customs as it is a HM Customs regulated area and there are no facilities for officers to operate from, according to Acting Commissioner (AgCOC) of HM Customs, Mr Leslie H. Lettsome.

November 30th, 2018
JMC 2018 Meetings: Premier to lead VI delegation in London

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), will lead a delegation to the 2018 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings being held in London from December 4th through 5th, 2018.

November 15th, 2018
Local Construction Company accuses Social Security Board of tender fraud

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - There is a war of words, letters and possible legal action over the awarding by the Social Security Board of the contract for the reconstruction of the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School in Road Town.

April 17th, 2018
Still no mail box services on Tortola 7 months later

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some seven months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria destroyed the Virgin Islands (VI) with its powerful category 5 winds and rain, things are still not back to normal with some government operations and services.

January 24th, 2018
Damaged Tortola mailboxes after Irma & Maria means long lines for mails

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some four months later, the Territory is still feeling the effects of the devastation and destruction caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

June 2nd, 2017
Forbes in FS seat from June 6, 2017; Smith will not return as FS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom can confirm that former long-time civil servant, Attorney-at-Law and co-founder of Forbes Hare Mr Glenroy A. Forbes will take on the role of Financial Secretary (FS) effective Tuesday June 6, 2017. This is according to our senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources who confirmed that Mr Forbes “now has his letter.”

May 31st, 2017
Glenroy A. Forbes In! As FS; Neil M. Smith’s return uncertain!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Called upon for the second time to take on the post of Ministry of Finance boss and keep the post in local hands, former Financial Secretary (FS) and Attorney At Law Glenroy A. Forbes is expected to return to the Ministry of Finance.

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