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OPPOSITION DISTANCES ITSELF FROM PROPOSED PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR HOA MEMBERS; “THE MEMBERS OF THE OPPOSITION DO NOT SUPPORT THE RECENTLY ADVERTISED RFP AS IT DID NOT FOLLOW THE AGREED UPON PROCESS OF A REPORT FROM THE LEAD MEMBER ON THIS INITIATIVE.” -OPPOSITION MEMBERS

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Members of her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have expressed their disappointment and concern regarding the request for proposals (RFP) for private health insurance coverage for members of the House of Assembly (“HOA”), as advertised in the media, despite there being no consensus by all members of HOA to issue such notice. Commenting on the proposed health … Continued

ANOTHER COVID SIDE EFFECT: MANY KIDS HEAD TO SUMMER SCHOOL

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AP With her three teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, Aja Purnell-Mitchell left it up to them to decide whether to go back to school during summer break. The decision was unanimous: summer school. “Getting them back into it, helping them socialize back with their friends, maybe meet some new people, and, of course, pick up the … Continued

BVI ONE OF THE FIRST DESTINATIONS TO RECEIVE CRUISE SHIPS

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Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie met with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) President Ms. Michelle Paige on June 3 to discuss a safe return of the cruise industry to the British Virgin Islands. Premier Fahie said he was pleased to have had a thorough discussion with the FCCA to fine tune … Continued

BVI GOVERNMENT SUBMITTED OVER 85,000 DOCUMENTS TO COI – HOA SPEAKER JULIAN WILLOCK IN DEFENDING LEGISLATORS COOPERATION

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The BVI government has allegedly submitted more than 85,000 documents to aid with the ongoing investigations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock made the declaration on Friday June 6, in a media release issued by his Office. The release dispelled rumors suggesting that Members of the House … Continued