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Local remittance tax now 3.5%, customs duty reductions extended– Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has announced the extension in the reduction of customs duties in the Virgin Islands.
BVI Red Cross hands over 'EVCA' report to Purcell community
PORT PROCELL, Tortola, VI - The BVI Red Cross has officially presented the Purcell Enhanced Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (EVCA) report on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, which was handed over to Mr. Kareem Nelson-Hull on behalf of Hon Alvera Maduro Caines (R6) and the Purcell community.
Withers Law Firm told to ‘hold’ on response to VI CoI report - Premier Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his Unity Government has decided to not let Withers; the Law Firm contracted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to represent Cabinet members during the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) hearings, create a written response to the CoI Report, citing its potential $1M cost.
Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
VI constitution must enshrine protection for indigenous Virgin Islanders– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering said the VI constitution must allow for the protection of the indigenous population, as is the case for indigenous populations in other countries around the world.
VI on ‘heightened vigilance’ following detection of Monkeypox cases in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Ministry of Health and Social Development has increased its infectious disease surveillance in response to the detection of Monkeypox cases in the Caribbean Region.
VI needs ‘one-on-one’ explanation of issues facing territory– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands' legislator and Opposition Member, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the people of the territory need a more in-depth and direct explanation of local issues surrounding topics like the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations, the ‘police in Paradise’ video, as well as the Register of Interests Act.
‘I take my blame for whatever I was responsible for’- Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Medical doctor and former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering said Virgin Islanders must not only blame elected politicians but also blame themselves for the situation the territory has found itself in.
Gov’t offices with high public interaction to implement COVID mask mandate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Workers at Government offices that interact frequently with the public will have to continue wearing masks, despite the legal dropping of the mask mandate in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘False premise’ that Gov’t didn't come to people ahead of VI/UK talks– Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says it remains a ‘false premise’ that the Government of National Unity did not consult with the people of the territory ahead of UK negotiations on the implementation of reform surrounding the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
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