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Does Premier Smith really have interest of VI @ heart? Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The commitment towards the best interest of the Virgin Islands by Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith has come into question by co-host of the Things to Talk radio programme Julio ‘Sam’ Henry.
$7M later, two deadlines passed, still no BVI Airways flights!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) taxpayers have bailed out a defunct BVI Airways that left abruptly in 2014 owing the BVI Airports Authority close to 100,000 United States dollars.
OTs call for high-level engagement with UK on Brexit deal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) is today urging the UK Government to ensure the VI – and other Overseas Territories – have high-level engagement in the Brexit negotiations.
E.G. Maduro praises Premier Smith for public consultations on Governor’s power
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A usual critic of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, talk show host Edmund G. Maduro recently had commendations for the Premier.
HoA continuing today October 25, 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) is continuing its Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Third HoA today October 25, 2016 as was first and accurately reported by our news room on October 20, 2016.
Premier Smith off on wrong foot regarding self-determination- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the Speak out BVI show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley is of the view that Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith’s announcement to a local media house back in early August, that talks of independence will be placed at the forefront of discussions with the British Government is not the way to go.
Asia Pacific Region: A fundamental market for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Asia Pacific Region remains a fundamental market for the [British] Virgin Islands as Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE concludes the first day of meetings during the VI Asian Trade Mission.
Hotel Accommodation Tax to be increased from 7% to 10%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Stating that the government needs money to execute projects in various ministries, including in health and education, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration passed a bill in the House of Assembly on October 13, 2016 to raise Hotel Accommodation Tax from 7% to 10%.
BVI Airways got $5M from taxpayers but owes BVIAA $99K
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After already forwarding some $5M to defunct airline BVI Airways, the people of the Virgin Islands are now learning that BVI Airways still owes the government of the Virgin Islands.
Unique VI/USVI culture & connection must be celebrated- Gov Mapp
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth E. Mapp welcomed Virgin Islands Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith and the VI delegation to St Thomas, USVI for a full day of cultural exchange on Saturday September 17, 2016.
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