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UPDATE: Preimer Smith accuses Hon. Fahie of several mis-statements on Budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has accused First District Representative and Member of the Opposition Hon. Andrew A. Fahie of several mis-statements on the budget speech delivered in the House of Assembly on November 15, 2012.
Premier’s hands were empty! – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA believes that in spite of claims about Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith’s successful negotiation regarding the Protocols for Effective Financial Management, he was actually forced to sign it in order to collect the now received $15. 672M Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan.
Renewable energy high on agenda for new OTs Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In discussing ways in which ties can be strengthened between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Virgin Islands (VI), newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Hon. Mark Simmonds MP has disclosed that renewable energy, education and economic diversification were some of the areas being explored.
No need for Protocols to be renegotiated – Hon. Mark Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hon. Mark Simmonds MP, in his first official visit to any Overseas Territory (OT) since being appointed as Minister responsible for OTs, said he felt there was no need for the Protocols for Effective Financial Management to be renegotiated at this time. The Hon. Minister further stated that he thought the Protocols currently in place were “right”.
Financial Management protocols ties VI Gov’t hands!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith is boasting that his budget does not have to go to the United Kingdom (UK) for approval, the same document that he signed on April 23, 2012 imposes a long laundry list of restrictions on his Administration.
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