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Nothing to apologise for in Protocols for Effective Financial Mgmt – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering has said there is nothing that he needs to look back on and say he was sorry about with regard to his participation in the negotiation for the Protocols for Effective Financial Management.
70 percent of VI workforce of expat origin- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The effects of the global economic crisis on the unemployment rate in the Virgin Islands is not easy to gauge since 70 percent of the workforce is of expatriate origin and it is not possible to determine whether they are in or out of the country.
Biwater already invested $25M of own money into project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Biwater Project has already seen some $25M invested in the construction phase even though there has been no review of the designs and drawings by the Ministry of Communications and Works to see if they were in accordance with relevant quality and performance standards.
Min. Walwyn pulled up in HOA for “unparliamentary” conduct
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe had a full day’s work in the HOA on October 9, 2012 and even had to use her gavel as well as to speak to Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn about his “unparliamentary” conduct.
Speaker & 1st District Rep. lock horns in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The start of the Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly today, October 9, 2012, started with much interaction between Speaker of the House Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, with the latter stating at one point that he was insulted by a statement made by the Speaker.
Greenland Recreational Park for October 25 opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn revealed today, October 9, 2012 in the House of Assembly (HOA) that the Greenland Recreational Park Project is “on the homestretch” and is almost complete for a month-end opening.
Reduced AA tourist season flights not a major concern for VI - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier The Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith has sought to downplay fears that the recent reduction in American Airlines (AA) flights to the Region and Territory will negatively affect the inflow of tourists to the island during the upcoming tourist season.
HOA meets today Oct. 9, 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A barrage of questions is expected to be launched by the Opposition this morning October 9, 2012 when the Third Sitting of the 3rd Session of the Second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) resumes at 10 A.M. in Road Town.
Work to resume on the Central Administration building roof project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Communications and Works is just a few days away from signing a contract to complete works on the roof replacement project at the Central Administration Building.
VI to host 13th OCT-EU Forum in 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 200 delegates are expected to travel to these shores in 2014 when the Virgin Islands hosts the 13th OCTA-EU Forum.
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