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No money? Civil servants payment further delayed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While there are reports of Government being unable to pay civil servants due to the treasury being broke even before Hurricane Irma struck the Virgin Islands on September 6, 2017; the National Democratic Party Government of Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) is blaming its "server system" for yet another delay in payments.
Rosalie Adams named Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is that Acting Deputy Governor Rosalie Adams will be assuming the office of Acting Governor from tomorrow, August 27, 2016.
Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe tipped for Acting PS of DGO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following our first and accurate report on July 18, 2016 that retired civil servant Mrs Rosalie Adams will be named the Acting Deputy Governor, information has since reached this news site that Executive Private Secretary in the Governor’s Office, Mrs Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe has been tipped for the post of Acting Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office (DGO).
Rosalie Adams to be new Acting Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom from our senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources is that former civil servant and retired Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Office, Mrs Rosalie Adams will be named the new Acting Deputy Governor.
Brodrick Penn In! Rosalie Adams out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our news room from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Brodrick Penn, the current Deputy Secretary in the Premier’s Office, will be named acting Permanent Secretary within the coming days.
UPDATE: McAlpine selected based on finances proposed-Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “McAlpine hopes to expend up to one hundred million dollars in carrying out the development. The government is pleased that the selection is made and I am even more pleased to say that we are now in the process of finalizing the project development agreement,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith at a press conference at Central Administration Complex this morning November 12, 2013.
Did Kevin C. Smith disrespect the SFC?- Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some sparks flew when the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs appeared before the House of Assembly (HOA) Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year to defend its 2013 Budget allocation.
Premier's office to play a key role in stimulating BVI economy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Rosalie Adams affirms that the Ministry is poised to fulfil Government’s legislative agenda, specifically as it relates to stimulating the economy.
All aboard the Premier’s Eagle Cruise Line
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Members of the public had the esteemed pleasure of touring the Premier’s Eagle Cruise Line (PECL), where they visited different sites on deck and lounged in the DOIT Café dining area where they were treated to an assortment of refreshments.
Rosalie Adams expected to return to Premier's Office as PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands (VI) and its sources within the new Dr. Smith Administration is that former Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Premier's Office, Rosalie Adams is expected to return to the post of PS by the end of this week.