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Finance and Business

August 13th, 2020
'Untold damages' in blocking return of work permit, exemption holders - Dr Pickering

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has called for a revisiting of the policy surrounding an August 2, 2020, government decision to block the re-entry of holders of work permits and work permit exemptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 12th, 2020
Gov't building new underground parking @ RT O'Neal Admin Complex - Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In keeping with statements from Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), that Government plans to boosts the local construction industry with the creation of work, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced an underground parking facility and other construction works at Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex.

August 12th, 2020
Anegada has prospects for 'real second airport' in VI - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator and Consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has suggested that the sister island of Anegada has great prospects to house a major second airport in the Virgin Islands.

August 11th, 2020
Impact resistant doors & windows for R.T. O’Neal Admin Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking this morning, August 11, 2020, at the contract signing for the Procurement and Installation works at Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said full rehabilitation of the building is long overdue, as no major works were done since 2017.

August 11th, 2020
Economic reboot $$ will be diverted to any new lockdown- Hon Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As some community members continue to call for the Virgin Islands to re-open and allow an influx of visitors to enter, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that Government cannot take risks that can cause another complete lockdown, as the Territory cannot afford it.

August 10th, 2020
Local ice-cream business vows to close rather than forced to hire 'unfit' locals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A popular ice-cream business on Tortola says it will be closing its doors rather than be forced by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development to hire someone it believes is not a good fit for business.

August 10th, 2020
HireBVI to host drive thru 'Back to School Distribution' exercise

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- This year HireBVI will host its annual Back to School Distribution Drive on Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School grounds on Tortola.

August 10th, 2020
'Titles mean nothing if your people are suffering' - Dr the Hon Wheatley

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he stands ready to carry the heavy responsibilities that come with being a Minister, District Representative and now, the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.

August 10th, 2020
'Majority of people do not want to bear cost of quarantine'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As persons continue to voice their opinion on the recent decision by Government to put a hold on work permit and work permit exemption holders returning the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said a large percent of such persons trapped outside the Territory due to the existing ban was not willing to pay for the two-week quarantine.

August 9th, 2020
Local contractors urged to get ready for opportunities of new ‘procurement policy’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local contractors in the construction industry have been urged to get themselves in order to capitalise on the many opportunities that will be made available once a new procurement policy formulated by Government is implemented.

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