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Is VG 'Health Committee' genuine or about a selfish political agenda?
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Ad Hoc Committee For Urgent Enhancement of Health Care to the Virgin Gorda Community says it was birthed out of love for the Virgin Gorda community and the need for holding accountable those in charge of the Territory’s healthcare; however, not everyone is convinced it is that innocent.
Bill seeks to up default minimum child support from $250 to $1K in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A bill that seeks to raise the default minimum child support payment in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) from $250 to $1,000, referred to as “the most meaningful proposed child support legislation [in] recent years,” was successfully voted out of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
HoA back in ‘Committee’ today April 19, 2022
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s Parliament is expected to have a continuation sitting today, Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Bill allowing USVI police to 'Stop & Frisk' persons held in Committee
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) law enforcement community cheered the intent of lawmakers who proposed a specific “stop-and-frisk” policy for peace officers, but questioned whether the bill was necessary, which led to the measure being held in committee.
‘Tourism workers highly exploited!’ – Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People's Empowerment Party (PEP) Hon J. Alvin Christopher (R2) has denounced the continued exploitation of workers in the tourism industry as it relates to minimum wage.
‘People cannot live on $4 per hour!’ – Richard C. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Television talk show host Richard Courtney De Castro is again calling for the Government to address the minimum wage of the Territory, saying that while some employers pay above the minimum wage, some of them continue to pay it and people are finding it hard to survive on it.
Review minimum wage – Courtney deCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Speak Your Mind TV Show, Richard Courtney de Castro has called for a review of the current minimum wage in the Virgin Islands (VI) after a viewer communicated on his show that politicians needed to address the issue.
Horseback riding among initiatives for new Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Among the goals for the new executive members of the VI Horse Owners' Association is to have a number of initiatives that would involve the family and also help to raise funds for the development of Ellis Thomas Downs, the mecca of horseracing in the Virgin Islands.
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