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VI, UK relations at critical juncture with UK elections looming- E. Benito Wheatley
NEW YORK, New York - The British Virgin Islands' relationship with the United Kingdom is at a critical juncture with the UK General Election looming on July 4, 2024, that is shift power from the ruling party to the opposition party according to Special Envoy to the Premier Mr E. Benito Wheatley.
Crimefighting plans in latest law enforcement review must be redacted- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Opposition member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for more information in a new report of a review of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be redacted as a matter of national security.
VI to host OECS 11th Council of Ministers Meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4, 2024.
'Gov’t business travel must be worth it' – Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE said travelling on official business for the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) must bring returns for the territory.
VI public urged to participate in airport expansion survey
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI - Persons living in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to participate in a survey on a Business Case for the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI & UN Refugee agency strengthen ties as C’bean irregular migration rises
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The Virgin Islands and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to strengthen engagement between the two, as the Caribbean region is seeing a steady rise in irregular migration, alongside an increase in asylum cases and the number of refugees across the subregion.
VI celebrates King’s birthday with ceremonial parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – What was a national holiday for the Virgin Islands (VI) was also the date of a grand ceremonial parade in celebration of the birthday of King Charles III on Friday, June 14, 2024.
When Capital Thrives
Dickson C. Igwe
There are seven pillars upon which capital and growth rest and thrives, Virgin Islands capital from preceding narratives is the land, human resources, technology, learning, and finance that drives the economy and national prosperity.
Approx 60 employers already in Labour Dept Management System- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Workforce Development Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says significant progress has been made towards modernizing the operations of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development with technical preparations being made for the implementation of a new Labour Management System.
VI defeated 0-4 by Dominican Republic in WC qualifiers
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic- The [British] Virgin Islands had a tough outing in the Second Round of Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
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