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Finance and Business
Some in VI 'believe all the wealth only belongs to them'– Hon Smith
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Neville A. Smith (AL) has criticised what he deemed as the culture where some sections of society endeavour to prevent children of the working class from becoming wealthy.
$280K contract approved for New Horizon Ferry to barge waste from JvD to Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government moving ahead with its mandate to tackle solid waste buildup across the territory, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved recommendations from the Central Tenders Board (CTB) for New Horizon Ferry Service to barge waste from Jost van Dyke to Tortola for the next 3 years.
Some expats in VI for '5 or 10 years with no record of earnings'– Hon Wheatley
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has further explained Government’s sweeping new policies regarding work permits, and has given reasons why a Certificate of Good Standing is required for work permit renewals.
'We don’t know how to build docks?' Skelton-Cline slams RDA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government Consultant and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has slammed the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for issuing a contract to a foreign company for the design and construction management of the West End Ferry Terminal.
NDP inked contract with St Lucian firm on Advance Polling Day 2019- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The former Dr D. Orlando Smith-led National Democratic Party (NDP) administration signed a roadworks consultancy contract with a foreign firm on Advance Polling Day, February 21, 2019.
Grandstand repairs affected by Ellis Thomas Downs lease re-negotiations
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The re-negotiation of a lease agreement for Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay may be one of the reasons for the delay in the repairs of the grandstand that was severely damaged during the infamous 2017 hurricanes.
CoI has 'requested' info on failed BVI Airways deal- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the controversial BVI Airways deal made by the now-ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is of interest to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on governance in the Virgin Islands.
Opposition Leader has ‘history of not telling the truth’- Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has accused Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) of peddling untruths, after the two leaders had an exchange of words in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly.
BVIPA announces port closures due to TS Grace
ROAD TOWN, Tortola – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced a number of port closures in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a result of Tropical Storm Grace.
SSB awards $350K in Nursing Scholarships
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The educational journey of two local women to advance their nursing careers have been made easier with the help of a scholarship from the Social Security Board (SSB).
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