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'My expanded immigration powers not new'- Hon Wheatley
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – According to a May 1, 2019, Cabinet Release, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will soon have the power to permit any person to land and remain in the territory at his discretion, via an amendment to the Immigration Act.
Trefor A. Grant Out! Carnel D. Clyne In! as BVIF&FC Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Cabinet has announced sweeping changes to the administration of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) starting with the official ousting of its National Democratic Party (NDP) aligned Chairman, Mr Trefor A. Grant and the appointment of Virgin Islands Party (VIP) District 2 candidate for 2019, Mr Carnel D. Clyne as his replacement.
First Cabinet Meeting set for March 7, 2019 on VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in consultation with the Governor Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert, has decided that the first meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) be held on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda this Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Village Cafe & Restaurant (Olde Yard Village).
Cabinet Appoints BVI Health Services Authority Board Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the appointment of new members to serve on the BVI Health Services Authority Board for the next two years consecutively.
More money budgeted to drive 2 former Legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While it is not clear what policy led to former Legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) becoming eligible for state-sponsored transportation, more money has been approved to drive two former members around.
Trefor A. Grant confirmed as Ports Authority Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - National Democratic Party (NDP) insiders with Honourable Myron V. Walwyn's (AL) wing, have confirmed with this publication that Cabinet agreed at its Thursday, November 22, 2018, meeting, to appoint Mr Trefor A. Grant, as the Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority for three years.
Cabinet grants approval for RVIPF lease space & more
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, chaired by His Excellency Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert at a meeting on October 18, 2018, at the Premier’s Office recently granted approval for a number of items.
Was there a Cabinet boycott in protest of Governor?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was Wednesday March 29, 2017 that the Government of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) reportedly boycotted a Cabinet meeting.
Cabinet approves VI Visa Exemption Programme; Effective Sept 1, 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved the implementation of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Visa Exemption Programme that will go into effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Governor-elect Mapp announced several Cabinet nominees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated several persons to be part of his Cabinet following his swearing in as Governor on January 5, 2015.
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