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UPDATE: All bets off for debate between Hons. Vanterpool & Fraser?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It appears that, for all intents and purposes, all bets are off for a promised debate between Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool and Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA.
Will Gov't & CDB have to return to the table?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - There are raised eyebrows following the recent signing of the contract by the Government of the Virgin Islands and FDL Consult Inc. of St. Lucia, which fulfills a major requirement by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) before the $15.6M loan can go into effect.
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: MCW Minister objects to package increase for BVIPA Managing Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As Minister for Communications and Works I wish to advise that I am not prepared to take the resolution to increase the re-numeration package for the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director to Cabinet,” were the emphatic words of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool today March 15, 2013.
Major catastrophe predicted for Hannah’s Estate road
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Sometimes when it matters the most, those responsible to be alerted to the need of a proactive move to avert a major incident, or even worse, a catastrophe, can never be reached. The very persons turn back to say “Why didn’t someone just call” or something to that effect.
End it now! Adventists rally against Domestic Violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A massive crowd went through the streets of Road Town with loud singing, chanting and drumming to send an emphatic message that violence against women or any person must stop.
Prepare for a rough ride! – Hon. Fraser to MCW Minister
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA is outraged with a Minister of Government who recently spoke about the Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour Development Project while at a commissioning activity in the Fourth District.
NDP Govt attempting to frustrate efforts of VIP in HOA – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – “There is a certain level of frustration that the Opposition feels regarding the opportunity to bring information out to the public, and that has to be addressed. We are beginning to feel that it’s deliberate and if it is come right out and tell us and we’ll know from what angle to take our argument,” said Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA.
MCW not aware of market value & revenue potential of Baugher’s Bay plant!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After recently handing over the Baugher’s Bay Desalination Plant to the management of private entity Sage Utilities Holdings Limited, it came as a surprise in the House of Assembly today February 12, 2013 that the Ministry of Communications and Works is not aware of the market value of the plant nor its revenue earning potential.
‘We are BVIslanders just like everybody else’- Anegada taxi operators
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - "It’s this government and the government of the past that guilty of neglecting the people of Anegada. We are a small group over here, yes but we have equal rights just like Tortola, just like Virgin Gorda. We are BVIslanders just like everybody else," said Mr Jerry D. Vanterpool, a resident and businessman at Anegada during a meeting of taxi drivers and officials from the Ministry of Communications and Works in Anegada on Friday February 8, 2013.
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