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Activities for Culture & Tourism Month rescheduled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Joseph Smith-Abbott has stated that the ministry and its partners remain committed to providing high-quality cultural and tourism-focused activities throughout the Territory.
VI featured 'prominently' @CARIFESTA XV- PS Joseph Smith-Abbott
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, Mr Joseph Smith-Abbott has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has received prominent exposure at CARIFESTA XV.
2024 Festival Report handed over to HoA- PS Smith-Abbott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Permanent Secretary Joseph Smith-Abbott has finally confirmed that the 2024 Festival and Affairs Report has been prepared and submitted to the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands.
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).
Permanent Secretaries shake-ups as new Ministry emerges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- High-level senior sources familiar with the information in the non-elected portion of Government have told our news centre about the recent Permanent Secretaries (PS) shake-ups, as Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) starts his new term (2023-2027).
Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull attends UN Ocean Conference in Portugal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) is in Lisbon, Portugal attending the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference from June 27 to July 1, 2022.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley attends 6th Council Of Ministers in Martinique
FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is attending the 6th Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability (COMES-6) Ministerial Meeting in Fort De France, Martinique.
Hon Pickering attends shark symposium in St Maarten
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PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Sint Maarten (SXM) and the Cayman Islands confirmed that commercial shark fishing is prohibited in their territories, while Curaçao and Grenada announced they are in the process of implementing legislation this year to protect sharks.
Joseph Smith-Abbott out of NPT; takes up new Ministry Post!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our newsroom is that after over 15 years at the helm of the National Parks Trust (NPT) Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott has given up the post.
UPDATE: Tobago goats to be eliminated completely – Smith-Abbott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of the National Parks Trust (NPT), Mr Joseph Smith-Abbott has confirmed that goats on Great and Little Tobago are to be eliminated completely.
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