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PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK INITIATIVE SEEKS TO ASSIST PUBLIC OFFICER COLLIN STEVENS WITH THERAPY COST WHO WAS LEFT PARALYZED AFTER LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT; DEPUTY GOVERNOR MAKES APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

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The Government of the Virgin through the Public Service Commission which falls under the portfolio of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr. has sought to do something very special in observance of the upcoming Public Service Week. Public service week is being observed during December 6th-9th and will feature … Continued

AMARO OUT, COMISSIONG IN AS ACTING SCHNEIDER CEO

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The St. Thomas Source The Territorial Hospital Board voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Luis Amaro as acting CEO of St. Thomas’ Schneider Regional Medical Center on Thursday. The Board thanked him for his service. It installed hospital legal counsel Tina Comissiong to the post until the permanent CEO is named. Dyma Williams continues … Continued

TENDERS INVITED TO CONSTRUCT BATHROOM AT NEW MARKET SQUARE

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The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting tenders for the construction of a new bathroom building at the New Market Square in Road Town. Tenderers will provide all plant, labour, equipment and materials to perform all operations in connection with the excavation works for site clearance and substructure works; concrete reinforced foundation works; concrete … Continued

NO DERELICTS LEFT BEHIND CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

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Manager of the Department of Waste Management, Mr. Neville Allen said that a significant amount of derelicts have been removed since the launch of the “No Derelicts Left Behind” campaign. Mr. Allen said the department is happy with the progress made to date, but the goal is to do a Territory-wide removal of derelict vehicles … Continued

BVISLANDERS CHE PEMBERTON & BENITO WHEATLEY REPRESENT AT ECLAC’S REGIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING MEETING

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The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and United Nations (UN) continue to cooperate on building local capacity for sustainable development as the BVI Government prepares a National Sustainable Development Plan to position the society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Among other things, Mr. Emery Pemberton, Economist in the Ministry of Finance/Ministry with … Continued

BVICCHA WEBINAR – TRAVEL, TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY: THE ROAD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

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As we emerge from Covid-19, it is clear that we are facing a “new normal” in which health and safety will be critical business factors, particularly for the travel and tourism industry. Meeting this challenge will require businesses, communities, and destinations to implement new processes and procedures that will make it easy and seamless for … Continued

LIONS CLUB OF TORTOLA LIGHTS UP ROAD TOWN FOR CHRISTMAS

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The Lions Club of Tortola officially kicked off the Christmas season in the Territory with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert on Saturday, November 27 at the Sir Oilva Georges Plaza. President of the Lions Club of Tortola, Kevin S. Fahie said this is an important tradition that the Club has upheld for the … Continued