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Finance and Business
BVI Airways Ad @ RT Ferry Terminal a slap in the face- Ferry Operator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ferry owners and operators in the Virgin Islands who provide sea transportation services between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are still crying foul over the Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s Administration injection of some $7 million in a bankrupt BVI Airways in exchange for direct flights between Miami, Florida and Beef Island’s Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
I declare my interests every year - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor John S. Duncan OBE recently blast the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government Ministers, alleging that they have failed to declare their interests for some six years. However, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith says, "Not me".
No partnership with VI Gov't; VI Airlink petition a delay tactic- BVI Airways
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the petition of the local VI Airlink and interCaribbean with the Office of the Secretary of US Department of Transportation (DOT), BVI Airways has said it is not in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands and that VI Airlink's petition is a delay tactic.
TB Lettsome airport departure tax scrapped, payments now in airline tickets
BEEF ISLAND, VI- Passengers travelling regionally or internationally using the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island will no longer be required to pay their $20.00 departure tax directly at the airport booth.
BVI Airways threatens to sue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Executive Officer of BVI Airways Jerry D. Willoughby has stated legislators are trampling them in the House of Assembly (HoA) while accusing BVI Airlink of trying to block their take off.
NDP Gov’t doesn’t know amount ICA will invest in Prospect Reef facility
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), during a press conference held on Wednesday March 8, 2017 failed to reveal to the media how much ICA Group BVI intends to invest in the re-development of the Government owned Prospect Reef facility.
Gov’t officers to use Social Network to save money when overseas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is always criticised for its reckless spending and lack of financial accountability. Even the United Kingdom appointed Governor John S. Duncan OBE has gone public on the careless spending and the lack of priorities in spending decisions and practice.
Hon Walwyn finally admits cost of ESHS wall is over $1M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After contradicting Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) by telling the public back in February 2016 that the wall around the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) had not reached a million dollars, controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) revealed in the House of Assembly today, March 9, 2017 that the small wall, which is yet incomplete, had in fact cost over a million dollars.
HoA to meet again March 9, 2017; Order Paper unknown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) or Parliament will meet again on Thursday March 9, 2017 just a week later after legislators met to pass the 2017 Budget.
2017 Budget passes despite 4 Members no show!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite what some described as spreading ‘alternative facts’ and downright lies, especially from the likes of controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the 2017 Budget was approved by Government.
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