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31 take oath to become naturalised VI citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Thirty-one (31) persons have recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty to the King last week, to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands.
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.
To recolonise a country in 2022 is just not acceptable– Julian Willock
HAMILTON, Bermuda– Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has maintained that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendation to suspend the constitution of the Virgin Islands was never acceptable in modern society and would have gone against the principles of democracy.
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.
Local school bullying suspect arrested & charged– CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says the suspect has been arrested and charged following the October 12, 2022, revelation of a distraught caller on a morning radio show who bitterly complained of an alleged bullying incident involving her son and another student at a local school.
Mom claims son badly injured by school bully; Blasts RVIPF for slow response
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - A distraught caller on ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show with host Floyd Burnett on Tola Radio 100.5FM has complained bitterly about the handling by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) of an alleged bullying incident involving her son and another student who both attend a local school.
'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.
Community policing lauded as ‘significant’ for survival of VI civic society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community policing by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been lauded as significant to the survival of civic society.
New 'Seabourn Venture' expedition ship makes first call to VI
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – The Government of the VI on Sunday, October 9, 2022, welcomed the Seabourn Venture to Jost van Dyke, with Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) presenting a plaque to Captain Stig Betten on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to commemorate the inaugural visit to the Territory.
Governor Rankin currently dictating & controlling VI– Julio S. Henry
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ says the current state of Virgin Islands leadership is one where people and the territory’s leaders are now powerless and the Governor is calling the shots.
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