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SUPER 6 TOURNAMENT UPDATE

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FA Press release A Noel Maxwell hat trick punctuated the weekends action in the Super 6 tournament as Sugar Boys FC dropped points and the Wolues FC went back to the top of the standings. The final score line between the Wolues and Rebels FC was 3-0 but it was not until late in the … Continued

CHARTERS RECEIVE 50% REDUCTION IN LICENSING FEES

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GIS The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Wade N. Smith, is notifying all Charter boat owners, charter companies, and charter management companies of a 50% reduction of licensing fees outlined in the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act, 1992. In accordance with Section 4 of the Act, Recreational Commercial Vessel licensing fees are due on November 1 … Continued

ONE YEAR LATER, NO DEFINITE TIMELINE FOR THE FULL REOPENING OF BVI SCHOOLS; INFRASTRUCTURE A MAJOR DELAY. ESHS HAS NO FURNITURE; STUDENTS STILL USING PICNIC TABLES

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In a recent interview, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley revealed his plans to propose a change in legislation to the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to allow for three (3) feet distancing instead of six (6) feet, with hopes of maybe reopening schools to full in class sessions for the … Continued

‘WHERE IS THEIR INCOME COMING FROM? WE NEED TO GET TO A STAGE WHERE WE CAN HOLD PEOPLE TO ACCOUNT, WHERE THEY CAN’T EXPLAIN THEIR ASSETS.’ MICHEAL MATTHEWS

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During the recently held joint press conference addressing the recent violence in the territory of the Virgin Islands. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews stated that in order to combat crime and the drug trade plaguing the BVI, we have to change our mindset. Matthews said, “We happen to live in a region where the drug … Continued

RVIPF SEES 9 LOCAL RECRUITS; PRESENTLY 24% OF FORCE ARE VIRGIN ISLANDERS, “THE AIM IS NOT TO HAVE AN ALL LOCAL FORCE BUT FOR THE FORCE TO REPRESENT THE BVI’S DIVERSE SOCIETY.”

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At a recently held joint press conference lead by leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A Fahie, alongside Police Commissioner Michael Matthews and Governor John J Rankin.  It was disclosed by Police Chief Michael Matthews that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will see nine (9) new recruits, born and bred Virgin Islanders joining the … Continued

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON TRADE LEGISLATION STARTS ON TUESDAY

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The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on two proposed Trade Legislation: Business Licencing Act, 2020 and Virgin Islands Investment Act, 2020. The discussion will be led by Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles who will detail the contents of the proposed Acts and the … Continued

UPDATE FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMP IN CURACAO

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Day 3 of the World Cup squads camp in Curacao was all about the tactical and technical aspects of defending and attacking wide areas and took place behind closed doors at the Ergilio Hato Stadium. Coach Morris Mark also got to put in some work with the three goalkeepers, Phillip Jules, Daniel Gilford, and William … Continued