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Residents want Labour Dept. system to weed out illegal workers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The suggestion of having a database set up to aggressively police individuals on work permits with the view to get rid of illegal workers was given by at least two residents to Hon. Kedrick Pickering, the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour at a labour meeting held in Carrot Bay recently.
High drama at Labour Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what many civil servants and private citizens are describing as the civil service at its lowest point in years with no leadership from the top, this type of unprofessional and undignified behavior was played out yet again.
VI in jeopardy if Cuba opens up – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Major resorts and hotels in the Virgin Islands could be in jeopardy, which in turn could harm the labour force, if Cuba opens up to the rest of the world announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a February 8, 2012 labour meeting on Virgin Gorda (VG).
Hon. Fraser raises concerns over Bishop Cline’s appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) at a cabinet meeting on January 19, 2012 had approved Bishop John I. Cline to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board, final approval was granted in the House of Assembly yesterday February 14, 2012 for his appointment although it was not without concerns from the opposition.
First 100 days of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, February 15, 2012 marks the first 100 days of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Government and during the period of the party being elected on November 7, 2011 to date – all eyes have been watching closely with some political pundits were expecting miracles while others were predicting failures.
UPDATE:Customs & duties bill passed with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a lengthy Committee Stage, the Customs Management and Duties Amendment Act 2012, which was met with opposition this morning by members of the opposition and needed a majority vote for it to proceed, was passed this afternoon February 14, 2012 in the House of Assembly.
Top level overseas workers ‘bleeding’ VI’s taxpayers – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is unjust that taxpayers monies are being spent on allowances for top level overseas workers, who spend only about 10 percent of their earnings in the Virgin Islands (VI), opined a resident at the Labour meeting held on February 7, 2012 at the Abraham Leonard Community Centre, Carrot Bay.
I am not in the habit of kissing and telling! Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that the issue of accountability has never been an issue for Government in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn feels that it is not important to disclose the value of Government’s assistance to the Top 7 @7 Awards show scheduled for March 3, 2012 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
Police jeep in 4-vehicle accident at Baugher’s Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two vehicles, including one for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) K9 Unit, sustained the most damages in a 4-vehicle accident at Baughers Bay in the vicinity of Mala’s West Indian Delight around 10:30 p.m. last evening February 11, 2012.
NDP Cabinet upset over leaks!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet has been reportedly upset over recent leaks to media houses since it took office. Sources close to the situation told this news site that Cabinet members are surprised and angry about leaks within the administration and are allegedly pointing fingers at civil servants, among others.
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