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Premier ‘stooped to a new low’ in Biwater blame game– Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has accused Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of stooping to a new low over the blame game connected to VI’s water woes, which he says has resulted in the Premier blaming his own party government for a poor contract with Biwater.
Another court win for Wade N. Smith against Governor, HR Dep't & PSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, August 18, 2022, that Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith was sent on administrative leave without reason in a process that reportedly did not follow the laws and regulations of the Virgin Islands.
Ex-Cop Matthews reappointed to BVIPA Board on $900 stipend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ex-Commissioner of Police, Mr Micheal B. Matthews has been re-appointed as a board member of the BVI Ports Authority, having served previously on the board since retiring as Top Cop.
USVI's tight budget forecasts doom another clean-up bill
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – In a contentious debate over fiscal priorities, the USVI Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance grappled with the allocation of the Timeshare Environmental Infrastructure Impact Fee, as Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal voiced strong opposition to diverting $2.5 million to the Waste Management Authority for territorial beautification.
Social Protection Policy inadequate to help people in VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called "inadequate", the VI’s current Social Protection Policy, which he says cannot help the people.
Opposition walks out of HoA after motion passed to amend Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Members of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), this afternoon, October 31, 2023, walked out of the House after the HoA voted to move a lengthy Question and Answer (Q&A) segment to the end of the Order Paper.
Parents protest ‘deplorable’ condition of JvD Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Parents of the Jost van Dyke Primary School were this morning, October 31, 2023, forced to protest the “deplorable” condition of the school.
Public was informed about active shooter drill @ T.B. Lettsome Airport– Kurt A. G. Menal
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, has reminded that the exercise was just a simulation.
'Main challenge' with water was created with signing of Biwater contract– Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Long-time critic of the Biwater deal with the government of the Virgin Islands, Premier Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blamed the signing of the controversial contract as the beginning of the challenges plaguing the Virgin Islands (VI) as it relates to water distribution today.
VI’s Thad A. Lettsome launches VI campaign in 2023 PanAm Games
SANTAGO, Chile – Virgin Islands sailor, Thad A. Lettsome representing the territory in the ILCA 7 dinghy class in Santiago, Chile for the 2023 PanAm Games, launched Team BVI’s campaign today, October 28, 2023, with the 2 races in the ILCA 7 series.
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