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UPDATE: ‘I had enough!’ Edmund Maduro walks out on farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even with his consultancy contract with Government still not finalised, outspoken and controversial talk show host Edmund Maduro has called it quits as according to him, the disunity and “ignorance” of local farmers have finally ploughed through his skin.
Signing of Engineering Contract paves way for works under $15.6M CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The $15.6M Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Rehabilitation Infrastructure Loan Project seems to be in the all clear now with the signing of an engineering contract between Government and FDL Consult Inc of St. Lucia on Friday March 15, 2013. This now paves the way for a 30-month long road rehabilitation works, in addition to extensive drainage projects at Virgin Gorda.
UPDATE: 'I will do my very best'- Travis Walters aka Travie Rozae
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Tonight I am going to make a solemn promise that I will do my very best to justify your choice and make all of us proud in this British Virgin Islands. I will continue to remain humble while pursuing my dreams,” was the commitment of Travis Walters on the occasion of his contract signing with UpFront Megatainment Record Label of Atlanta, USA on February 21, 2013.
Despite $294,937.97 contract, HMP still without proper fencing!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of safety and security at Her Majesty’s Prison continues to be a sore point and its reality was evident in the a recent jail break among several other security breaches in the past and once left unattended or if the slothful action of the present government continues, an even worse situation lurks.
New Debt Collector to start soon at BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste has disclosed that an offer has been made for a new debt collection officer. She stated that the individual contracted is likely to begin work within the next few days.
UPDATE: Claude Skelton-Cline approved to head BVI Ports Authority!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online some two weeks ago, Claude Skelton-Cline has been earlier this week approved by the Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s Cabinet to become the Managing Director of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority.
Author demystifies making of lucrative ‘Financial Services deMystified’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms Ayana S. Hull, author of the book ‘Financial Services deMystified’ has revealed that the journey in writing the book was a labour of love.
New sewerage pumps to cost Works Ministry over $300K
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A contract for the replacement of three sewerage pumps will be inked shortly with the pumps estimated to cost $300,000, disclosed Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool.
Shaina M. Smith inks $84,000 contract with Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After telling the people of the Virgin Islands that the now opposition Virgin Islands Party of Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, left the country broke and in a 51 million dollars deficit, the Orlando Smith Administration has found another $84,000.00 for a consultancy contract for Ms. Shaina M. Smith of Smith & Associates, her new consultancy firm she started in April of last year, where she is Managing Director and CEO.
Water & Sewerage contracts being reviewed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All water and sewerage contracts issued by Government are currently being reviewed.