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Several persons hired on spot at Job Fair- Min. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the recent Career and Job fair is working as envisaged due to the strong support from Government and employers alike, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has disclosed that several persons have since gained employment and that the feedback continues to be one of a success story, where necessary steps are being made to ensure it remains a success.
Govt wrong to cut public servants increments - Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Third District representative and former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA, is of the opinion that the recent decision to cut the increments of public servants was not right to do since they would have already worked for it.
High drama at Labour Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what many civil servants and private citizens are describing as the civil service at its lowest point in years with no leadership from the top, this type of unprofessional and undignified behavior was played out yet again.
VI in jeopardy if Cuba opens up – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Major resorts and hotels in the Virgin Islands could be in jeopardy, which in turn could harm the labour force, if Cuba opens up to the rest of the world announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a February 8, 2012 labour meeting on Virgin Gorda (VG).
Hon. Fraser raises concerns over Bishop Cline’s appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) at a cabinet meeting on January 19, 2012 had approved Bishop John I. Cline to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board, final approval was granted in the House of Assembly yesterday February 14, 2012 for his appointment although it was not without concerns from the opposition.
Should there be term limits for politicians in VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A remark in the House of Assembly (HOA) February 14, 2012 about term limits for politicians, has spilled out into the public for debate it seems as callers to the radio programme Speak out BVI voiced their opinion on it.
First 100 days of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, February 15, 2012 marks the first 100 days of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Government and during the period of the party being elected on November 7, 2011 to date – all eyes have been watching closely with some political pundits were expecting miracles while others were predicting failures.
UPDATE:Customs & duties bill passed with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a lengthy Committee Stage, the Customs Management and Duties Amendment Act 2012, which was met with opposition this morning by members of the opposition and needed a majority vote for it to proceed, was passed this afternoon February 14, 2012 in the House of Assembly.
HOA to approve BVIEC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool will move the motion to approve Allan Parker as the Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) when the House of Assembly (HOA) resumes this morning, February 14, 2012.
VI can market home grown products – Minister
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – “The Virgin Islands have a thriving tourism industry, and I am sure that we will recognise that this provides for us a ready market for home grown agricultural products...we have many opportunities that we can access and we need to exploit these opportunities,” declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering at the opening of Farmers’ Week at Paraquita Bay on Friday February 10, 2012.
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