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UPDATE: Beryl barrelling toward Jamaica after killing @ least 6 people
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hon Skelton seeking contract with Gov't; Moves not to vacate seat!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is the constitutional thing to do if a current member of the House of Assembly (HoA) is seeking to do business with the Government that a resolution is brought to the HoA.
Reflect on ‘history, victories & spirit of unity’ in celebrating VI Day 2024– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in his Virgin Islands Day 2024 message, says as the territory celebrates its journey towards greater autonomy and self-determination, the people of the territory must also use the opportunity to reflect on the history, victories, and the spirit of unity of the VI.
Lawyers afraid of victimisation regarding Anegada lands- Darrell A. Ruan Jr
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Chairman of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Mr Darrell A. Ruan Jr has blamed victimisation as slowing the land settlement issue which has been ongoing for years.
UPDATE: Jordan Romney wins 2024 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- It was a rough ride for boaters in the One VI Poker Run on Sunday, June 30, 2024, but that did not curtail the fun in any way, as participants were not daunted.
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