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July 3rd, 2024
Freedom? Who said the struggle was over?

Alred C. Frett

Holiday still only comes before Work & Reward in the Dictionary:

Just a word of caution… We have lived the Past and look forward to the Future, but for better or worse, all we have is here and now… Time moves on; Summer has arrived, Festive Season is here, and threats of Hurricanes are upon us, but before getting lost in sadness or celebrations, let us do the best we can while we can, in preparing as if another Hurricane Irma is on its way… Better we are safe than sorry.

July 3rd, 2024
Biden blames poor debate performance on travel exhaustion

DW NEWS

WASHINGTON DC, USA - US President Joe Biden has blamed his poor performance at last week's debate with Donald Trump on exhaustion from international travel.

July 3rd, 2024
US says it’s still open to talks with Venezuela after Maduro announces meeting

REUTERS

WASHINGTON DC, USA – The Biden administration remains open to dialogue with the Venezuelan government, U.S. officials said yesterday after President Nicolas Maduro said he had agreed to restart direct talks just weeks ahead of a July 28 presidential election in Venezuela.

July 3rd, 2024
Mossack Fonseca co-founder among 28 acquitted in Panama Papers scandal

NEW YORK, USA – A now-defunct law firm in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mossack Fonseca & Co, whose firm was hit with the biggest fine in the territory’s history following an investigation into the Panama Papers scandal, has now seen its CEO acquitted of charges in latest court action.

July 3rd, 2024
Guyana issues warning to foreign employers

LOOP NEWS

Guyana has warned foreign employers of their obligations to prioritise nationals having the relevant qualification and experience for employment, saying that the authorities will be conducting audits to ensure compliance with the policy.

July 3rd, 2024
Greece starts 6-day working week for some industries

BBC NEWS

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain industries in a bid to boost economic growth.

July 3rd, 2024
SCB residents invited to meeting to discuss various proposed projects for district

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The public is being notified that the Town and Country Planning Department will be hosting a community meeting for the residents of Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 4, 2024, to discuss several planned projects in the Third District.

July 2nd, 2024
Expats require work permits to work @ Festival booths- VI Gov’t reminds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the [British] Virgin Islands gears up to celebrate emancipation from slavery, expatriates are being reminded they need work permits to be employed at any of the booths in the Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe Festiville.

July 2nd, 2024
Labour Management System a ‘OneStop Shop’ for Labour in VI- Hon Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling it a landmark moment for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and for the entire [British] Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) officially launched the New Labour Management System last week.

July 2nd, 2024
Hurricane Beryl on path to Jamaica; Coastal flood advisory issued for St. Croix

VI CONSORTIUM

CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI - Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction and deaths reported death in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.

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