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Immigration Dept not discriminating against Hispanic women- Ian B. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Amid reports that Immigration Department has been tough on Hispanic women but lenient on construction workers in contravention with immigration laws, Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has again refuted such claims.
‘Disrespectful’ Governor painted VI with ‘broad brush of corruption’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Mere weeks before he officially demits office, the outgoing controversial Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Augustus J.U, Jaspert has come under more heavy criticisms for allegedly seeking to damage the reputation of the territory on his way out.
$6.4M Immigration Border Management System now operational– Ian B. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has announced that the $6.4M Immigration Border Management and eVisa System is finally operational at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Tourism re-opening a ‘new adventure’ susceptible to failure – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Calling on the people of the Virgin Islands to practice greater vigilance and to help each other as the re-opening of the Virgin Islands tourism sector gets going, ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio moderator Claude O. Skelton-Cline said, with the re-opening, some issues may arise.
Public education on constitutional rights needed- Dr Richard E. Georges
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr Richard E. Georges says for the Virgin Islands (VI) to decide on the way forward as a territory, a comprehensive public education campaign is needed to sensitise the public on their constitutional rights and civic duty.
Talkshow host calls for ‘serious enforcement’ against highway traffic violations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to crack down on traffic violations such as abruptly stopping on highways and jaywalking.
Hasten your footsteps on reparations, constitutional review – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands government has been called on to act swiftly to review the territory’s Constitution and move forward on the issue of reparations from the United Kingdom (UK).
‘UK believes VI's wealth comes from corruption’ – Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Talkshow host and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the United Kingdom (UK), in its quest to allegedly take control of the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI), is looking to do so on the premise that the territory is corrupt.
No systemic corruption in VI! Premier says Governor’s statements ‘irresponsible’
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has lashed out at recent statements made by outgoing Governor, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert, that in the Virgin Islands (VI), there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.
Skelton-Cline suspects ulterior motives behind press conference by Governor & CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he suspects ulterior motives are surrounding the press conference hosted by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews, over the record-breaking $250M drug bust in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, on Friday, November 6, 2020.