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Cost of living is getting 'astronomical'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In response to the current economic challenges and global conflicts, the Virgin Islands government has signaled its intention to introduce a “basket of goods” initiative aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the territory. Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Economic Development, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that this plan is still in place, and an announcement will be made soon regarding its implementation.
Governor's Office still behind on CoI recommendations implementation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has completed its part in implementing recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), progress on the Governor's end has stalled because the vetting of key security personnel remains incomplete.
USVI wants exemption from new customs duties on small packages
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. has secured the backing of three other US territorial governors in a joint appeal to President Donald J. Trump, formally requesting that the administration exempt the territories from new customs duties on small packages shipped between the mainland and the islands.
Premier Wheatley rejects proposed transfer of Immigration & Customs to Governor
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed reports that a recommendation has been made to merge the Immigration and Customs Departments of the Virgin Islands and place it under the control of the Office of the Governor.
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2 USVI men arrested at sea
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Explosives after being intercepted at sea by police.
New Online ED Card System to 'significantly reduce wait times' @ ports of entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is marking a transformative step in immigration management and will launch the Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card System next month.
Vetting provision will discourage locals from applying for certain jobs- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has bashed the Service Commissions (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a deterrent for locals wishing to join the public service, particularly HM Customs, Immigration Department and His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Service.
Law Enforcement Marine Base officially handed over
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom (UK) Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) was today, April 16, 2024, officially handed over to law enforcement.
Joint VI Law Enforcement Marine Base officially rebuilt
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
It took us nearly 1 month to identify 'someone shot & killed in our street'- Lesmore Smith
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The security system of the Virgin Islands came in for criticism from Independent At Large candidate Mr Lesmore Smith, as he lashed out at the system’s failure to quickly identify the body of a man fatally shot in the heart of Road Town on February 12, 2023.
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