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42 persons granted new Belongership status in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 42 new persons have been granted Belongership status in the Virgin Islands under different criteria according to statements of the Cabinet meeting of December 8, 2021, released today, Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Integrity bill ‘giving me some sleepless nights’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has revealed that he is having ‘sleepless nights’ over the proposed Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, calling for clarity on several aspects of the bill.
Approved! Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes now permanent Director @ SSB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The days of acting as the Director of the Social Security Board (SSB) for Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes is finally over; effective January 1, 2022, she will take on her new role as the Director of the institution that she has been a part of for more than 25 years.
Gov’t receives keys to newly revamped Theodolph Faulkner Admin Building
SETTLEMENT, Anegada - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially received the keys to the newly rehabilitated Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building on Anegada following an official handover ceremony on December 17, 2021.
Fahie Clan wins 2021 edition of local family feud
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Fahie Clan was the all-around family that won the 2021 edition of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) 2nd annual family feud event.
Virgin Islander Xyrah Wheatley appointed to UN Youth Advisory Group
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Virgin Islander, Xyrah Wheatley has been appointed to serve on the United National Youth Advisory Group at the UN Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
20k fine, jail time for giving false info to Integrity Commission - Premier warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) that while politicians will be held accountable under the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021, individuals who submit false information to the Integrity Commission could pay hefty fines and even serve prison time, or both.
Gov’t probing COVID-19 samples for Omicron variant - Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr Ronald E. Georges said the territory is continuously probing local COVID-19 samples for the Omicron Varient, through the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
Hon Penn launches ‘Official D8 Newsletter’ on community happenings
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has launched the first edition of his Official District 8 Neighborhood Community Newsletter, which puts the East End/Long Look community into focus and brings awareness to social, mental, physical and economic issues in the District.
‘NDP left over $20M in lawsuits behind!’- Premier tells Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reminded Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) that the former National Democratic Party (NDP) left millions in lawsuits behind when they were ousted from office in 2019.
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