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'We don’t feel like anybody until white people affirms us'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has lamented that Virgin Islanders and people of African descent only accept and appreciate themselves and each other when Caucasians approve of them.
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).
Unapproved ‘erection of election campaign billboards is strictly prohibited’- T&CPD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before the elections season switched into high gear, billboards were springing up across the territory and many have since been utilised especially by the main political parties.
VI Cabinet approves 14 public holidays for 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has released a list of public holidays for 2023.
VI cyclist Darel Christopher Jr gets approval to compete professionally in Europe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already selected to represent the [British] Virgin Islands at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games this summer, national cycling champion Darel Christopher Jr has even more reasons to celebrate.
Tarris Hill Associates approved by Cabinet to build social home in Fat Hogs Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to try to meet the needs of its people in these challenging times, a new social home is to be constructed in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola.
Cabinet gives green light for 27 to be granted Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 27 persons are set to become Belongers of the Virgin Islands, as Cabinet has given the green light for the granting of the status.
HLSCC approved for delivery of STCW courses for mariners
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has been awarded ‘provisional approval’ to begin scheduling delivery of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (Basic STCW) courses at its Paraquita Bay campus.
Cabinet approves Phase 2 of Restricted Border Re-opening Plan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan to take effect from September 1, 2020, according to a press release from Government today, August 18, 2020.
Territorial Song replaces ‘God Save the Queen’ @ sports events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been given approval for the Territorial Song ‘Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands’ to replace ‘God Save the Queen’ at future editions of the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games and other institutional events and official activities of the IOC and its Affiliated Entities.
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