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Non nationals staying in VI between jobs are disrespectful, says resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Non-nationals who switch from job to job without leaving the Territory for a period of time, as stipulated by law, are being disrespectful and are enabled by the weak policies of Immigration and Labour Department.
Work permits one of Labour Dept’s biggest headaches - Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While work permits might be one source of income for the Virgin Islands, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering admitted it is one of his biggest headaches, since it could spiral the Territory’s population out of control.
The option of doing nothing will never be considered - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While during its first 100 days in office the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has been listening to the concerns of the people and consulting it also said it begun to lay the foundation for a package of initiatives aimed at spurring savings, increasing investment, creating new job opportunities, and identifying new revenue measures, all of which combined will drive the economy forward.
Weekend brawl at local bar leaves one with broken leg
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A physical fight at the local waterfront bar and restaurant Le Grand Café left one person, a Mr. Joseph ‘Mattie’ Rosan, nursing a broken leg and is a patient at Peebles Hospital.
Hon. Fraser shocked at low levels of water production at BB!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Julian Fraser RA, the former Minister for Communications and Works is speechless to hear that the Baughers Bay plant is currently not producing sufficient water, and frankly stated that for it to function at its capacity - a dedicated and experienced manager is needed to have monitoring capability of the plant “round the clock”.
Removal of car deemed historical icon sparks outrage at Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI - The removal of an old Lincoln, which was reportedly the vehicle that Queen Elizabeth II rode in during her visit to the Virgin Islands in 1976, sparked outrage among several vendors there and disappointment among some tourists at Smugglers Cove yesterday February 26, 2012.
I have no choice but to shop in St. Thomas - VIslander
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that she sympathises with the notion that keeping the money circulating in the Territory is good for the economy, a mother of seven says even with the passing of the much debated Customs and Duties Bill in the House of Assembly (HOA) she has no choice but to continue doing her bulk shopping in St. Thomas.
Public urged not to kill “indigenous snake”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands public is urged not to kill its indigenous snake, the Caribbean Boa – a snake that is considered harmless and rare.
UPDATE: Ruling in Bob Hodge & co. extradition hearing March 13!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On March 13, 2012, Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens will rule if there is sufficient evidence for five alleged drug traffickers to be extradited to the Southern district of Florida, where they are wanted for conspiracy to import cocaine.
Two weeks for final widening phase of Manse Road
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The final widening phase of the Paul Wattley Road, or Manse Road as it is popularly known, commences today Wednesday February 23, 2012 and is expected to last for two weeks after which the road would be paved.
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