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Space occupied by GIS deemed ‘hazardous’- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The building space occupied by the Information and Public Relations Department, better known as Government Information Services (GIS) has been deemed hazardous, according to the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Report.
Treasury Department to have VI certified staff by 2026- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Treasury Department of the Virgin Islands is hoping to have employees certified in accounting in the years to come, eliminating the need to employ persons from outside the territory.
101 of 200 positions filled @ PWD- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Public Works Department (PWD) is currently operating with just about fifty percent of employees, as 91 vacant positions exist.
12000 work permits issued yearly in the VI- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner, Department and Workforce Development Mr Mervin D. Hastings has said they issue on average twelve thousand work permits annually.
SFC Report reveals BVIHSA owed BVIEC over $2M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) had an outstanding balance of over two million dollars owed to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) appointed by the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) to examine the Draft Estimates for the Year 2025, has revealed.
Land being sought for new HoA building- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The hunt is on for a suitable location for the construction of a new House of Assembly (HoA) building that will double as income generating and a tourist attraction site.
HoA Standing Finance Committee concluded, Budget Debate later this week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators, Heads of Public Bodies, and Central Government along with Permanent Secretaries engaged in an over three weeks exercise called Standing Finance Committee (SFC).
Jamaican allegedly denied entry into VI although a Belonger- Hon Fraser claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Jamaican who is a Virgin Islands Belonger was allegedly denied entry to the Territory as they were not a holder of a Virgin Islands (VI) visa, Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has claimed.
AG Chambers staff has increased by 16 in 3 short years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The civil service continues to grow and most, if not all, Department Heads and Permanent Secretaries appearing before the 2023 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the House of Assembly (HoA) for the 2024 budget have asked for more staff.
Hon Fraser wants vehicle of new Speaker of HoA to have Emblem
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Appearing before the 2023 House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) over the 2024 Budget, Deputy Clerk Ms Khauesten Industrious requested a new vehicle for the Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon. Corine N. George-Massicote.
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