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West End Ferry Dock: Critical for Virgin Islands economic growth
By Dickson C. Igwe
In terms of value for money, investment in the West End Ferry Dock, is the most critical tourism and seaport investment the Virgin Islands can make, this early April 2019, and beyond.
“Mark trying to distract us” - Picko Moff on D4 Saga
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a possible Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government led audit into the $85 million-plus Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Project (TPP)—which saw cost overruns of at least $40 million—social commentator and radio host, Kaream K. Pickering aka 'Picko Moff' is of the view that former Minister for Communications and Works, Mr Mark H. Vanterpool is now using the D4 saga as a distraction from the real issues.
No money issues in VI – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), says that with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in government and budget estimates in place, the main objective now is to make sure that all the various parts of the Virgin Islands (VI) financial services sector is working together as a unit so that they can overcome challenges.
Autism Centre, Rainbow Children’s Home gets new playground
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – United BVI, a nonprofit foundation based in the Virgin Islands (VI), have taken up the mantle to donate a new playground to the Autism Centre and the Rainbow Children’s Home.
I resented NDP treatment of District Reps – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says that under his leadership, all elected district representatives in the Virgin Islands (VI) will have full access to financing and will be respected, unlike how it was under the Dr D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP).
Two major hurricanes likely this season - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), visitors and the public are urged to remain in a state of readiness as the 2019 Hurricane season approaches.
Banco Popular heading to VG in August 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the banking institution, Banco Popular will be offering full banking services to the Virgin Gorda community beginning August 2019.
Hon Julian Fraser 2019 B/Ball League tips off in August
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, BVI - In its 7th year, the popular Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League will stage its 2019 season from August 24, 2019, to November 3, 2019.
VIP 2019 budget has NPD plans – Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader and Deputy Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) $426M Budget presented by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on April 2, 2019, at the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) has some of the same plans his party had in their budget.
Water & Sewerage Building to be complete before Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Director of the Water and Sewage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said she is anticipating that the building which houses her staff will be completed by the middle of the year, before the hurricane season begins.
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