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GOVT ROLLS OUT ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM ACROSS 20+ DEPARTMENTS

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More than 20 government departments have updated their systems to provide online services, empowering residents to conveniently book appointments for various services from the comfort of their homes. The Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed this transformative development, highlighting the convenience and efficiency it brings to residents. Through the government appointment platform, appointments.gov.vg, individuals can … Continued

2499 PUBLIC OFFICERS CONVERTED TO NEW PUBLIC SERVICE SALARY STRUCTURE

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All public officers have officially transitioned to the new salary structure, marking a pivotal moment in the territory’s commitment to equitable compensation and professional development. The Department of Human Resources confirmed this achievement on Friday, announcing that 2499 public officers had been successfully converted ahead of the March 31 deadline. This conversion process follows the … Continued

LEO CLUB DONATES $3000 TO BVIAA’S INJURY CARE PROGRAM

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In a gesture of generosity and community support, the non-profit organization, Leo Club, donated a substantial sum of $3000 to the BVI Athletics Association for the enhancement of their injury care program. This donation comes as a significant boost to the association’s efforts to improve and rehabilitate their existing facilities and services for injured athletes. … Continued

NEW APPOINTMENTS TO NATIONAL PARKS TRUST BOARD

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The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to the Board of Directors of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands. In accordance with the National Parks Act, 2006, the following appointments have been made: Clyde Lettsome has been appointed as a member and Chairman of the … Continued

RDA COMPLETES LAW ENFORCEMENT MARINE BASE

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The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base. This major infrastructure project will enhance safety, security and border protection capabilities in the Territory. Funded jointly by the Virgin Islands Government and the UK Government, the newly rebuilt Marine Base … Continued

REIGNING CHAMPS SYNERGY AND PIRATES START NEW SOFTBALL SEASON STRONG

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The 2024 season of the Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League kicked off in spectacular fashion as defending champions Synergy and Pirates secured victories in their respective divisions, setting the tone for an exhilarating campaign ahead. In the women’s division, Synergy asserted their dominance with a commanding 12-2 victory over Sparks … Continued

T20 CRICKET RETURNS TO GREENLAND ON SUNDAYS

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The sound of leather on willow is set to echo once again across the grounds of the Greenland Cricket Field in East End, Tortola, as the British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) proudly announces the return of T20 cricket to the territory this weekend, on Sunday, April 14. The BVICA has unveiled an electrifying tournament … Continued

SKELTON OPTS OUT OF UPCOMING VISBA ELECTION

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President of the Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association Rhodni Skelton has declared that he will not be contesting in the association’s upcoming general election in October. Skelton made the announcement during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League last Saturday. Expressing his rationale to depart from executive … Continued

INGENUITY MEETS DEDICATION IN PUZZLE THE TURTLE’S REMARKABLE RECOVERY

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A gruelling but inspiring rehab journey is unfolding for Puzzle, the green sea turtle who survived catastrophic injuries after being struck by a boat in February. An update posted to Facebook provided some insight 47 days into Puzzle’s recovery journey. The Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) rescued Puzzle and she defied the odds by pulling … Continued