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May 26th, 2022
Hon Rymer 'justifies' $1M elevator for Admin Complex

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- When it was disclosed to the public that 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 on, May 12, 2022, there were lots of feedback from the public regarding the cost and whether that money could be better spent elsewhere.

May 24th, 2022
Premier slams ‘radio personality’ for reckless dissemination of information

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has slammed sections of the local media for what he termed reckless dissemination of information, which he says comes at a time when calm is needed in the territory.

May 12th, 2022
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.

March 11th, 2022
Hons Smith & Vanterpool exempted from vacating seats; To enter contracts with Govt

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two members of the House of Assembly (HoA) who are on the verge of conducting business with the Government of the Virgin Islands have been exempted from vacating their seats in the HoA after motions brought by Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) were passed without debate.

January 10th, 2022
$1.2M contract approved for exterior works to RT O’Neal Admin Complex

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands met virtually on December 22, 2021, when, among other things, it accepted a recommendation for a $1.2M contract to be awarded for “Exterior Building Envelope Repair” to Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex.

December 9th, 2021
VIP Gov't signs $786K contract for 'Sports Complex' to be air-conditioned

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has registered his immense pleasure that the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tortola will soon be air-conditioned, a situation he had promised to address.

October 6th, 2021
Skelton-Cline’s contract was reduced from $16K to $9K per month- CoI hears

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton said because of the financial strain on the public’s purse, contracts, including the third contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline for the post of Strategic Adviser, were reduced where possible.

September 22nd, 2021
HoA to seek more exemptions for Hon Neville A. Smith

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two motions to prevent Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) from having to vacate his seat as a legislator because a company he is affiliated to is seeking to or has entered into contracts with the Government of the Virgin Islands, will be moved at the 12th Sitting of the 3rd Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA), which starts today, September 22, 2021.

September 10th, 2021
Fahie Gov’t signs contract for restoration of CCTV network lines

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands has made a significant step in restoring the network necessary to capture closed-circuit surveillance video in the territory.

August 22nd, 2021
$404K contract for UK firm to provide feasibility study for modern landfill

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for a feasibility study aimed at developing a sustainable and modern landfill that contributes to a responsible and circular management of waste within the Virgin Islands.

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