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Premier promises regular visits to Virgin Gorda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has promised frequent visits to Virgin Gorda and that his Ministers of Government will also be setting up office there in an effort to meet the needs of the people in the 9th District.
Pipes rolling in for RT sewerage project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The procurement of pipes and construction of manholes for phase one of the Road Town sewerage project have commenced and physical work is expected to begin “very shortly” revealed Carvin Malone, Director of CBE Engineering Associates Limited.
The option of doing nothing will never be considered - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While during its first 100 days in office the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has been listening to the concerns of the people and consulting it also said it begun to lay the foundation for a package of initiatives aimed at spurring savings, increasing investment, creating new job opportunities, and identifying new revenue measures, all of which combined will drive the economy forward.
Hon. Fraser shocked at low levels of water production at BB!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Julian Fraser RA, the former Minister for Communications and Works is speechless to hear that the Baughers Bay plant is currently not producing sufficient water, and frankly stated that for it to function at its capacity - a dedicated and experienced manager is needed to have monitoring capability of the plant “round the clock”.
UPDATE - Calming device to be replaced with "raised crosswalks"
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool has confirmed that the calming device at Beef Island will be replaced with "raised crosswalks" at strategic locations with demolition on the device set to begin on Monday March 26, 2012.
Nat’l Health Insurance to cost Gov’t $38M annually – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Health Insurance System (NHIS), which will allow more residents in the Virgin Islands wider access to health care, is moving along smoothly and could be implemented within the next 12 months with Government expected to fork up some $38M on an annual basis to subsidize the scheme.
Several persons hired on spot at Job Fair- Min. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the recent Career and Job fair is working as envisaged due to the strong support from Government and employers alike, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has disclosed that several persons have since gained employment and that the feedback continues to be one of a success story, where necessary steps are being made to ensure it remains a success.
Govt wrong to cut public servants increments - Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Third District representative and former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA, is of the opinion that the recent decision to cut the increments of public servants was not right to do since they would have already worked for it.
High drama at Labour Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what many civil servants and private citizens are describing as the civil service at its lowest point in years with no leadership from the top, this type of unprofessional and undignified behavior was played out yet again.
VI in jeopardy if Cuba opens up – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Major resorts and hotels in the Virgin Islands could be in jeopardy, which in turn could harm the labour force, if Cuba opens up to the rest of the world announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a February 8, 2012 labour meeting on Virgin Gorda (VG).
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