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How capital drives social inequality
Dickson C. Igwe
The idea that education and hard work are the great equalizers is wonderfully aspirational. It is however woefully inadequate as a theory.
Legislators need to have public conversation on fair HoA benefits – Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Legislator, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for legislators to start a public conversation on the way forward in terms of fair benefits as the House of Assembly on September 19, 2023, successfully made amendments to the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021.
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New champs named in BVIYC Back to School Regatta & ILCA Masters C/Ship
NANNY CAY, VI - 19 sailors took to the racecourse on Saturday, September 16, 2023, kicking off the new season on a gorgeous race day for the 2023 Back to School Regatta and ILCA Masters Championship.
VI Maritime & Shipping Authority Act, 2023 passed in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to enhance the capacity for the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority to compete internationally, Legislators have passed the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act and the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2022.
Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices recalled from VI – RTW Group
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The RTW Group of Companies comprising of Road Town Wholesale Trading Ltd, Riteway Food Markets, Fine Foods, Harbor Market, and Riteway Home is informing the public of the immediate recall of Kraft Heinz American Processed Cheese Slice 16oz.
'Nobody wants to go to Social Development' for assistance– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), says being back in the Ministry and Government in a post-Commission of Inquiry (CoI) era is now much different.
End of increments? Deputy Gov anticipates new reward policy by early 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr said at the start of 2024, he anticipates a new system for the rewarding of public officers, which may not be the system of increments currently employed.
ESHS teachers reached ‘point of a rock & a hard place’- Union President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Teachers Union Sean Henry says following a meeting with Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), the next step following Friday’s sit-in by teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is to compile a report and have it sent to the Premier for action.
Centenarian Mrs Iris L. Harrigan celebrated with card & flowers from King Charles III
NORTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian, Mrs Iris L. Harrigan has been celebrated on reaching the milestone of 100 years old when family, friends, VI legislators along with the Governor of the territory paid the centenarian a visit to present her with flowers and a card from His Majesty, King Charles III.
BVIPA commences local internship programme for VI students
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced the commencement of its Internship Program described as a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers.
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