Finance and Business
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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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