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New Premier has picked up ‘very bad habits’ from Ex-Premier Fahie- Damian Percival
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM radio show host Mr Damian Percival has accused Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of picking up bad habits from his predecessor, ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Hon Penn to accompany Premier Wheatley to JMC in London
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) will be accompanying Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) at the Joint Ministerial Council between leaders of the Overseas Territories and United Kingdom Ministers in London next month.
Joint statement on passing of Registrar General Stephanie P. Benn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Joint Statement by His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin CMG; Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr on the Passing of Registrar General, Mrs Stephanie P. Benn.
Media houses refusing to submit questions ahead of Premier’s press briefing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A request by the Department of Information and Public Relations for reporters to submit their questions ahead of a press update on Friday, October 28, 2022, on current matters by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is not sitting well with some local media houses.
HoA to continue today October 25, 2022; questions to be answered
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The continuation of the 7th Sitting of the 4th Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA) is scheduled for today, Tuesday October 25, 2022, at 11:30 am at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
Help police 'get these killers off the streets'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has issued a call for persons to do their part in helping police to apprehend the person or persons responsible for the recent shooting deaths of Kawa Cornwall aka 'Willie' and Kadeem E. Frett in East End, Tortola on Friday, October 21, 2022.
T&T-based PwC inks 300k contract to conduct Public Service Compensation Review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract with Trinidad-based consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited (PwC) to conduct a public service compensation review for a period of nine months at the tune of $300k.
Work has started on 47 of 50 CoI recommendations– PS Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some criticisms from Governor John J. Rankin, CMG over the progress of implementation of reforms recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s office, Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe has revealed that work has begun on some 47 of the total recommendations, which represents 94% of the recommendations completed or in progress.
'I don't plan to campaign against anyone'– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has indicated he has no plans for ruthless campaigning for the upcoming political campaign season and will be focusing on the people and defending his record in office.
Parent allegedly slaps phone out teacher’s hand @ Anegada school
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have appealed to the Government of National Unity to pay attention to the security and safety of teachers and administrative staff at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre.
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