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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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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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