Local Politics
‘NDP should come clean...I will set the record straight!’-Hon. Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI - First District Representative, the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is all geared up to deliver an address to the people of the First District and the Virgin Islands billed as his Annual First District Report.
VI inks preferential 15-year berthing agreements!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Ports Authority inked 15-year deals with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) yesterday, January 17, 2014, which offered preferential berthing rights to the two companies and guarantees the Territory over 400,000 passengers starting in May 2015.
First time home owner’s programme among top priority in 1st District Report
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents of the First District and the rest of the Territory are to brace themselves for an in-depth report from the First District Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, who said that he will be rolling out in-depth, his thoughts on how the home owners' propramme will work in the best interest of all involved.
UPDATE: VI remains blacklisted despite Premier’s assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the assurances given by Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith that the VI has now satisfied the requests from France, as of today, January 16, 2014, the Territory still remains on France’s offshore jurisdiction blacklist.
New work permits far outweigh job losses – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, in addressing the issue of job losses in the Territory during his Budget Address in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, January 14, 2014, said current evidence shows that new work permits issued far outweigh job losses being experienced.
Gov’t to review tendering process - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government has expressed concern about the high cost of infrastructural projects and in this vein, has resorted to embark on a review of the current tender process in place.
UPDATE: Another $15M set aside for Reserve Fund in Budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During his Budget speech earlier today, January 13, 2014, Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith disclosed that another $15M has been set aside for the Territory’s Reserve Fund.
Hon. Fraser highlights 'missteps, half-steps & failures' of NDP Govt!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Missteps, half-steps and failures are all characteristics Representative of the Third District, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, said can be used to describe the ‘lackluster’ performance of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government throughout the past year, 2013.
Lincoln A. Harrigan In! Keturah Crabbe Out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our news room from our Team of Reporters from around the Virgin Islands is that businessman and former civil servant Lincoln Alex Harrigan was appointed to the powerful Public Service Commission (PSC). He has replaced another retired civil servant Keturah Crabbe whose appointment expired last year.
Barbados’ AUSTERITY- STIMULUS paradox
By Dickson Igwe
Barbados has been described as facing a financial meltdown this early 2014. Austerity is being offered as the solution. But the country is also doing something absurd and paradoxical, even by the ridiculous standards set by opportunistic politicians.
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