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December 3rd, 2019
VI Gov’t inks border management contract with Canadian firm

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said with the contract signing of a new modern border management system, immigration will finally be under control in the Virgin Islands.

September 26th, 2019
Restoration begins on North Sound Community Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is proceeding to renovate the North Sound Community Centre on Virgin Gorda.

July 10th, 2019
12 companies submit bids for removal of derelict boats across VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sunken vessels in waters and damaged and abandoned boats on land throughout the Virgin Islands are grim reminders of the destruction of Hurricane Irma that hit the territory on September 6, 2019. They also give the impression the territory has been struggling in its recovery efforts.

July 5th, 2019
Harneys awarded contract to provide legal services for RDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The international offshore law firm, Harneys, has been awarded a contract to provide legal services for the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) on an “as required basis” for a period of two years.

June 17th, 2019
Repairs to police barracks on VG nearing completion

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) only have to wait a little while longer before they can move in to a fully refurbished barracks on Virgin Gorda.

June 11th, 2019
No Limit Construction inks $63K contract for groundwork @ A.O. Shirley Grounds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two days after signing a contract with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), No Limit Construction commenced work at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.

May 17th, 2019
US$193K contract awarded for rebuilding of A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds perimeter wall

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- AC Construction Limited, owned by Mr. Arthur Corion, was awarded a contract of US$193,368.60 to rebuild the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds perimeter wall.

April 28th, 2018
Hon Fahie accuses Education Minister of signing fake contract

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tired of false promises from the government of the day, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Opposition Leader and First District Representative, accused Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), for signing “fake contracts” in December 2017 to repair a school which he pointed out was “illegal”.

March 14th, 2018
E. Benito Wheatley Out! as VI Ambassador to London/EU

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like the last few days were not good for diplomats around the world, including the Virgin Islands (VI).

February 2nd, 2017
Gay marriage: A possible third economic pillar or abomination?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A talk show host has asked whether the territory should make it legal for gay couples to be joined in holy matrimony in the Virgin Islands as millions could be reaped, and possibly turning it into a third economic pillar or whether the decision would be an abomination.

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