284 Media
Commentator outlines areas to be improved
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- Commentator outlines areas to be improved
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- 6:34
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- As BVI like other countries grapple with high electricity bills, a local Talk show host believes that some of the problems the BVI Electricity Corporation BVIEC is experiencing are caused by government.
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- Organisations can now apply for funding from VICCTF
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Eligible entities and interested partners across the Virgin Islands can now apply for climate change related “Community Resilience” (CFP1) and “Capacity Building” (CFA1) funding starting today September 3.
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- Authors speak about new ‘noir’ short story collection
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The darker side of Virgin Islands life and storytelling is being brought to the page through Virgin Islands Noir, a new collection of short stories featuring writers with connections to both the British and United States Virgin Islands.
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- OECS Chief urges Gov’t to make crown lands accessible to young farmers
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, has urged governments across the sub-region to make crown lands available to young farmers on transparent and affordable terms.
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- Cline says BVI facing longstanding spiritual problem
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline says the British Virgin Islands is facing a longstanding spiritual problem that requires stronger spiritual leadership to address.
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- Cline says liberalisation took hold under NDP Gov’t
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline says liberalization became a significant feature of the Virgin Islands economy under a National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
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- Flax Brutus questions Govt’s priorities for Virgin Gorda
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Executive Director of the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association, Sharon Flax-Brutus, has questioned the Government’s priorities for Virgin Gorda, particularly in relation to funding available for development projects on the island.
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- Land distribution in Virgin Gorda expected to begin soon
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Residents interested in acquiring land in Virgin Gorda could soon see movement on the long-awaited distribution process, according to the District Nine representative.
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- Business community unable to lobby government says Cline
- Runtime
- 5:13
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline says he is disappointed with the business community in the BVI for not playing a major role and letting its voices be heard on matters that are affecting the territory.
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- Lawyer warns of dangerous precedent with Baths issue if implemented
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Lawyer Paul Webster KC of the law firm O’Neal Webster is warning of a dangerous precedent if the National Parks Trist of the Virgin Islands- NPTVI has its’ way with access to the Baths and Devils Bay.
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- Vanterpool dissatisfied with the representation people are getting in the 4th
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Leader of the Peoples Leadership Movement PLM – Mark Vanterpool says they will be ready whenever general elections are called and the movement will be contesting all the seats.
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- Premier speaks about impactful meetings on India Trade Mission
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, and a senior government and private sector delegation have recorded significant achievements during the first half of the Territory’s inaugural Financial Services Trade Mission to India.
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- Royal Navy crew strengthens hurricane response
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The British Virgin Islands has welcomed the Royal Navy’s HMS Trent as the vessel makes a routine visit to the Territory during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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- NPTVI looking into other options regarding access to the Baths
- Runtime
- 6:05
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands NPTVI – Dr Cassander Titley O’Neal has made it clear that even though public outrage has caused them to cease negotiations with a luxury cruise operator as regards reserved access to the Baths and Devils Bay, they are open to other options.
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- Penn says public investigation into Govt’s $2.5m investment needed
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) says it intends to pursue a public investigation into investments made by the Government of the Virgin Islands, following revelations surrounding a $2.5 million investment with a Jamaican private-equity firm now facing criminal charges.
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- Brin urges investment in blue economy and creative sector
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Entrepreneur Janette Brin is calling for greater investment and participation in the British Virgin Islands’ creative industry and blue economy, saying more can be done to ensure local people become owners and key players in these growing sectors.
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- Harneys executive shares insights on financial services sector
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The latest edition of “Beyond the Horizon” features George Weston, Global Head of Corporate at Harneys, sharing his perspective on building a legal career in the British Virgin Islands and the opportunities available within the Territory’s internationally connected financial services industry.
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- 284 News Saturday, August 29th, 2026
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- 29:14
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Top Stories This Week:
- August customers will receive credits as September bills get subsidies
- BVIEC nearly five years behind on audited financial statements
- Penn tells Gov’t it cannot balance its books on struggling families
- Asia broad programme gains momentum with four new BVI scholars
- Teachers urged to renew their spirit ahead of new school year
- ‘Educators building people who will build the BVI’ says De Castro
- Cline calls for stronger public action over rising costs
- Wheatley’s Gov’t the most unpopular, says Cline
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- Kaseem Barrows gets Prosthetic legs
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Purcell Community in the 6th District has showed up and provided support to fellow resident Kaseem Barrows so that he can walk.
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- Minister Rymer provides update on Hannah Hill reservoir
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has provided an update on ongoing repairs at the Hannah Hill Reservoir, confirming that the first coat of interior resealing has been completed.
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- Derelict vehicles tax addressing fruit of problem says Cline
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline says the British Virgin Islands is being used as a “dumping ground” for vehicles that do not meet acceptable standards, leaving taxpayers to shoulder the cost when those vehicles eventually break down and are abandoned along the Territory’s roads.
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- Wheatley’s Gov’t the most unpopular, says Cline
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline says the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government remains deeply unpopular among residents, but could still retain power if Opposition groups fail to unite behind a credible alternative.
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- Calls for a better solution with electricity costs
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- A local businessman believes government needs to do better in addressing the plight of the people as they are now faced with the high electricity bills.
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- ‘Educators building people who will build the BVI’ says De Castro
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Sharie De Castro has stressed the importance of building people to educators in her address on the opening of the new school year.
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- Cline calls for stronger public action over rising costs
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline is calling for stronger action from residents and businesses in response to soaring electricity bills, the rising cost of living, the water crisis and the possibility of further rate increases.
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- Teachers urged to renew their spirit ahead of new school year
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- 5:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- As educators prepare to enter the classroom for the beginning of the new school year, they have been told that it is an opportunity for them to reconnect to the people they love, rejuvenate their spirit, revitalize their sense of purpose and re-energize themselves for the year ahead.
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- Penn tells Gov’t it cannot balance books on struggling families
- Runtime
- 6:23
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Leader of the opposition Marlon Penn in a statement Tuesday, has argued that government cannot balance its books on the backs of struggling families.
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- BVIEC nearly five years behind on audited financial statements
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has not completed an audited financial statement since 2021, leaving the utility nearly five years behind on its financial reporting
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- Smith dismisses claims of inadequate oversight at BVIEC
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) General Manager Dr. Neil Smith has dismissed claims that the Government is uncontrolled creditor.
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- Specialist explains menopause symptoms, treatment options available to women
- Runtime
- 5:49
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Menopause can bring a wide range of physical, emotional and hormonal changes, with symptoms varying significantly from one woman to another, according to Dr. Neveta Sutherland-Vaccianna, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Certified Menopause Specialist at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
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- Smith says outdated rates are hurting smaller consumers
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith says the Government’s recently approved amendment to the Statutory Rates and Fees Act 2005 is intended to address an imbalance in the way electricity costs are currently being subsidised, with larger consumers benefiting from subsidies paid across the customer base.
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- August customers will receive credits as September bills get subsidies
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Government will provide relief to customers facing unusually high electricity bills for August and September, following widespread concern over increases across the Territory.
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- Asia Abroad Programme Gains Momentum With Four New BVI Scholars
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Interest in the BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme is growing, with four new students selected to pursue studies in Asia for the 2026-2027 academic year, according to BVI Hong Kong Office representative Ronn Grant.
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- Rosan says BVI has ‘Gone Backwards’
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Independent at-large political aspirant Cindy Rosan says the British Virgin Islands has gone backwards by several decades, pointing to ongoing water challenges as evidence of what she describes as a decline in the territory’s quality of life.
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- Crews Working to Restore Water After Multiple Main Breaks
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- 4:16
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Water and Sewerage Department crews are working to restore service to several communities across Tortola after multiple water line breaks caused outages and low pressure, with officials pointing to aging infrastructure and increased demand amid drought conditions.
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- Vanterpool calls for decentralized approach to BVI water production
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Leader and founder of the newly formed People’s Leadership Movement, Mark Vanterpool, says the British Virgin Islands’ ongoing water challenges are partly the result of how water is currently being produced and distributed across the territory.
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- Kelberlin George Wins 2026 VI Adult Spell Off
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Kelberlin George outspelled nine competitors to capture the 2026 VI Adult Spell Off title on Saturday, as organizers celebrated the fifth annual competition as the event’s biggest edition yet.
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- Better collaboration in marine sector needed between Gov’t, Private Sector
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Policy Analyst in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, Emery Che Pemberton, has called for closer collaboration between the Government and private sector to implement the National Sustainable Development Plan and expand local ownership within the marine tourism industry.
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- 5th Annual Adult Spell Off 2026
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- 2:25:31
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- 284 News Saturday, August 22 nd, 2026
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- 30:06
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Top stories this week :
- Deputy Premier defends BVIEC rate increase, cites Festival spending
- Unpaid electricity bills a problem for BVIEC
- Turnbull criticises BVIEC rate increase
- Penn questions Govt’s management of public funds
- BVICC Chairman Warns Against Straining Employer Employee Relations - Drought Conditions Intensify Concerns Over VI Water Supply
- More than 20 marine accidents recorded in BVI in 2026
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- Opposition aspirants calls Deputy Premier comments ‘Slap in the Face’
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- 5:44
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Aspirants for the National Democratic Party -NDP in the Third District for the upcoming elections – Aaron Parillon says the recent statements made by the current representative of the district Julian Fraser, that the large crowds at festival functions indicate that people are not suffering is a slap in the face.
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- Dwight Hill calls for stronger police community connection
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Political aspirant and police officer Dwight Hill is calling for stronger ties between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the wider community as part of a plan to improve public safety and prevent crime.
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- Premier urges residents to join solar programme
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging more residents to participate in the Government’s Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP) as the Territory looks to reduce electricity costs and transition to renewable energy.
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- Wheatley Dawson says BVI can expand workforce development across the sector
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Marva Wheatley-Dawson, says the marine industry offers a wide range of career opportunities comparable to those available on land.
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- More than 20 marine accidents recorded in BVI in 2026
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- More than 20 marine accidents have been recorded in the British Virgin Islands since the start of 2026, with collisions accounting for most of the incidents.
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- Fraser says VI HoA could become model for overseas territories
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Deputy Premier Julian Fraser says the Virgin Islands House of Assembly is on track to become a model for other overseas territories and an example of legislative independence.
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- Wheatley says Treasury, Auditor General working to clear outstanding accounts
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- 4:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley says he remains optimistic that the government’s outstanding accounts will soon be brought up to date, as required by the Constitution.
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- Marine Industry must priorities training
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The marine industry will need to place greater emphasis on staff training and remain adaptable as technology continues to reshape the sector, according to Peter Cochran, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Moorings BVI.
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- Boat captain highlights the importance of exceptional service
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A local boat captain has underscored the importance of creating unique guest experiences for tourists.
Ramon George was at the time speaking at the Marine Industry forum at the Moorings Tuesday evening.
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- Work on DeCastro Street to begin on September 7th
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The RDA in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands on July 30th signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the Sidewalk Improvements to de Castro Street.
