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Finance and Business
Cabinet approves $1M contract for new elevator @ Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released today, May 12, 2022.
Changes to composition of some statutory boards ‘urgently needed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The current practice of having individuals serving on multiple statutory boards in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be reviewed, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has suggested.
Delta Petroleum unable to supply required diesel for electricity generation- BVIEC
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation has said it has had to swiftly taken steps to procure the necessary No. 2 diesel fuel for the continued production of electricity at the Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond, since its contracted supplier Delta Petroleum (Caribbean) Limited has said it will be unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.
‘Something needs to be done about this fuel surcharge!’- Shaina M. Smith-Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents and businesses in the territory have recently been taken aback with the sharp increase in charges on their electricity bills supplied by the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC).
Dictatorship vs Self-Determination
Thomas C. Famous
“I see a bad moon arising
I see Trouble on the way.”- Credence Clearwater Revival
Over the last week, anyone who truly loves the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, and freedom, has had a heavy heart.
Digicel+ debuts its $3.5M 'Superfast Fibre' on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the successful launch of Digicel+ in Virgin Gorda last September 2021, Digicel has rolled out new services on Tortola in a bid to ensure the entire Virgin Islands (VI) enjoys a superfast internet.
Should Foreign Office take direct control of BVI? – UK MP Chris J. Bryant asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Labour MP Chris J. Bryant has been accused of advocating for colonialism by asking whether the Arrest of BVI Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on drug conspiracy and money laundering charges should pave the way for the UK Foreign Office to take direct control of the territory.
TRC to hold public hearing on Digicel’s application for licence renewal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On May 6, 2022, a public hearing will be held by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of the Virgin Islands (Commission) in relation to Digicel (BVI) Limited’s (Digicel) application for renewal of its Licence for the Operation of a Telecommunications Network providing Telecommunications Services in the [British] Virgin Islands (Licence).
VI delegation meets with several cruise & yacht tourism companies in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, USA – The Virgin Islands delegation led by Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has already met with several tourism partners at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference being held in Miami, Florida this week April 25 to April 28, 2022.
Loss of correspondent banking will pose serious threats to region– Guyana PM
INEWS GUYANA
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--Prime Minister (PM), Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips stated on Wednesday that the loss of correspondent banking, increase of the unbanked and disruption of the flow of remittance will pose serious threats to the economic and social stability of the Caribbean.
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