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Non-Belongers now eligible for assistance under amended Public Assistance Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act, enabling more people in the Virgin Islands (VI) to benefit.
'I cannot support Hon Walwyn for Premier based on principle'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- When it comes to the Office of Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he cannot support Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for that role based on principle.
VI Gov't launches Small Business Grant Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a Small Business Development Grant Programme to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.
USVI: Cut-off period for imported horses reduced from 30 to 14 days
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The bulk of an emergency meeting called by the St Thomas/St John Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, was spent discussing an email that had been received that morning by chair Hugo Hodge Jr. Signed by 17 people in the industry including owners and trainers, the correspondence articulated concerns about the upcoming race day.
Draft Immigration policy proposes 10 yrs for Residency & 20 yrs for Belongership eligibility
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A draft immigration policy is proposing the length of time a person must be residing in the territory to become eligible for residency and belongership status.
Applications open for Unite BVI’s Kickstart Small Business Loans
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Applications for the Unite BVI Kickstart Small Business Loan Programme are now open to entrepreneurs planning to start a business, or to expand an already existing business that is going to have positive impact on the environment or our communities.
Many ineligible for COVID-19 assistance for not paying SS & NHI- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who has responsibility for Social Security, said many persons did not meet the eligibility criteria for government assistance because their contributions to Social Security, National Health Insurance (NHI) and Inland Revenue were lagging behind.
Residency regularisation programme begins tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A promise made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to have a residency amnesty programme in place for “eligible” persons will be realised tomorrow May 7, 2019.
Queen Shereen calls Chico B a default Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A song-Outsider, which was recently released to the public by Virgin Gorda Calypso Monarch, Vincentian- Roland O. Vieira aka Chico B, calling for unity among the expatriates and the natives, has opened a can of proverbial worms, with a veteran Calypsonian, calling him a Monarch by default.
Special election may be called in USVI in weeks if Rodriquez is not seated
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The St Thomas- St John District Democratic Party, through its executive committee, has taken the position that the 32nd Legislature has the authority and responsibility to determine the eligibility of Senator-elect Kevin A. Rodriquez, a press release the Party issued Sunday January 15, 2017 has made known.
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