SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD VG OFFICE RELOCATES

In enhancing the customer service experience, the Social Security Board (SSB) of the Virgin Islands relocated its Virgin Gorda sub-office to its new home at The Village Rose Mall, South Valley. During last Monday’s reopening ceremony, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, MHA, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said, “Social Security is one of the … Continued

ROAD AND SLOPE WORKS BEGIN AT HOPE HILL ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 11

Officials from the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) met with residents of Hope Hill Community last evening as the agency prepares to execute road rehabilitation and slope stabilisation in the area. Approximately 40 residents from the nearby community gathered to listen to plans which outlined the scope of works to be achieved at a public … Continued

EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS OBSERVE READING IS FUN WEEK 2020

In a Government Information Services release, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that reading and critical analysis play an important role in preparing the Territory’s students to face the future. Honourable Wheatley’s comments come as educators and students across the Territory prepare … Continued

V.G. OFFICERS SEEK INFORMATION INTO RECENT BURGLARIES

Head of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division Acting Chief Inspector Selwyn Rock believes, with the public’s help, perpetrators in this week’s burglaries on Virgin Gorda could be quickly apprehended, putting an end to the recent crime spree. During the overnight hours last night, two business establishments, Buck’s Supermarket and a business office were illegally entered. … Continued

PREMIER TO CONTRACTORS “WE NEED TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE”

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. His encouragement was reiterated in a Government Information Services Release. The Leader of Government Business addressed the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great … Continued

FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK TO FOCUS ON PREVENTION

GIS “Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020. Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said that in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service remains committed to residents in observing Fire Safety practices. Mr. McLean said, “Businesses, departments and … Continued

PREMIER FAHIE CHALLENGES LOCAL CONTRACTORS “TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE”

GIS- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. Premier Fahie was at the time addressing the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great Mountain II Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation and … Continued