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A LARGE BACKLOG OF WORK PERMITS STILL EXISTS – BOTTLENECKS, DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS & UNDERSTAFFING IDENTIFIED AS THE MAIN CAUSES

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While stating that a large backlog of work permit applications still exists on Tortola the Minister for Labour Honourable Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull listed bottlenecks, duplication of efforts and staffing issues within the Department of Labour and Workforce Development as the main causes of the continuous backlog. Minister Turnbull made the disclosure at a recent press … Continued

STABBING AT PURCELL BASKETBALL COURT LEAVES ONE WOUNDED

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Officers of the Criminal Investigation Team are investigating a stabbing incident near the Purcell Basketball Court this morning August 30th, 2022. As a result, one male is hospitalized and is said to be in stable condition. No further information is available at this time. More to come as the story develops.

ENIS ADAMS PRIMARY TO ADOPT HYBRID SYSTEM OF LEARNING TO LIMIT THE DISRUPTION FROM BUILDING REPAIRS

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The students of the Enis Adams Primary School will be adopting a hybrid system of learning while infrastructure works are being carried out to the school’s building, which along with the Francis Lettsome Primary is to house approximately 300 students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro provided that update during … Continued

THE WORK ACHIEVED ON THE ESHS PROJECT TO DATE IS PHENOMENAL – FOCUS SHOULD BE ON THE POSITIVES AND NOT THE NEGATIVES

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Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio has said that despite the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project not finishing in its intended deadline period, the work achieved in approximately four months is simply phenomenal. Premier Wheatley was responding to questions posed by the media following the backlash he received on his recent … Continued

REPORTS INDICATE A POSSIBLE ROAD FATALITY IN THE CANE GARDEN BAY AREA

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Reports reaching our newsroom indicate that the territory has recorded another road fatality, this time in the vicinity of Cane Garden Bay. While details on the incident have been limited, initial reports indicate that a small car struck a wall close to the bottom of the “main hill” which leads to Cane Garden Bay. Our … Continued

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HIREBVI BACK 2 SCHOOL FUN DAY AND EXPO “WET FETE EDITION” RECEIVES MAJOR SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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Hundreds came out on Saturday August 27th for HireBVI’s Annual Back 2 School Fun Day and Expo which was held at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. This year’s event saw students enjoying a “Wet Fete Edition” which was centered around water sport activities under the theme, “The Future is Now” and exposed participants … Continued