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Archive for July, 2023

We can’t promise that power outages will stop — BVIEC

We can’t promise that power outages will stop — BVIEC

Amid promises to fix the longstanding woes at the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), General Manager Dr Neil Smith has explained that the organisation cannot promise that power outages will not occur in the future. Smith said residents should note that […]

by / on July 28, 2023 at 6:51 AM /
Airport workers warned about strike action

Airport workers warned about strike action

Following reports of a strike action at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport last week, workers at that facility are being warned to think carefully before taking drastic actions to protest grievances. It’s understood that a major shutdown of the […]

by / on July 28, 2023 at 6:44 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Works Minister Kye Rymer.

Non-Stop concert impressed American Airlines

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley touted the recently held Non-Stop Concert, saying that the event showed American Airlines that the territory is willing to invest in its tourism product. The concert was staged to commemorate the start of non-stop flights from […]

by / on July 28, 2023 at 6:13 AM /
New tax system expected to go live in 3rd quarter

New tax system expected to go live in 3rd quarter

The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax system during the third quarter of this year. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said efforts are ongoing to launch the Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) upgrade — an initiative […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 10:06 AM /
Attorney-at-law Daniel Fligelstone-Davies of Silk Legal

Boat burning may have been an inside job — Davies

Local attorney Daniel Fligelstone Davies said it is a dangerous assumption to conclude that the burning of a boat within the compound of the Road Town Police Station (RTPS) was something done by criminal elements outside of the Royal Virgin […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 7:21 AM /
CEO of National Bank of the. Virgin Islands, Joy N. Penn presenting a $5,000 check to D’Moi Hodge.

D’Moi agrees to be a brand ambassador for National Bank

The National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) is delighted to announce D’Moi Hodge as the bank’s newest brand ambassador. NBVI is excited to have supported D’Moi in basketball camps and tournaments in previous years and for the homecoming activities […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 7:09 AM /
Not any of the actual dogs mentioned in the story.

Dog attacks on the rise

Amid increased complaints of dog attacks in the community, the authorities are making a special appeal for residents to restrain their pets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, persons have also been complaining about livestock that have been […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 6:57 AM /
Outstanding COI reviews belong to the Governor

Outstanding COI reviews belong to the Governor

Following Governor John Rankin’s statements that the government is not moving swiftly with implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI), the Premier has pointed out that all his recommendations are on track. The COI recommended 49 actions that […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 6:49 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

Deputy Governor is responsible for late increment payments

Host of the Talking Points radio show Damion Grange has posited that Deputy Governor David Archer should take responsibility for the late payment of civil servant increments — a matter which has caused some public servants to grow restive. Recently, […]

by / on July 27, 2023 at 6:23 AM /
Gov’t brings new initiative to counter misinformation

Gov’t brings new initiative to counter misinformation

The government has launched a new campaign which it said is expected to, among other things, communicate its great achievements to the public. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley yesterday announced the introduction of the Government Business at Its Best initiative which he said […]

by / on July 26, 2023 at 1:08 PM /