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Gov't building new underground parking @ RT O'Neal Admin Complex - Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In keeping with statements from Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), that Government plans to boosts the local construction industry with the creation of work, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced an underground parking facility and other construction works at Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex.
No overruns! ‘We stayed to the cost’ - James P. Todman
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amidst the celebrations at the finally opened new Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, the owner of the company contracted for the construction made it clear there was absolutely no budget overrun.
$1.5M in contracts to dredge SCB harbour signed days before elections!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- “As we speak there is some dredging going on in the harbour at Sea Cows Bay and it bothers me. It bothers me for several reasons, one is there was absolutely zero consultation with you the people of this district as to what’s taking place in that harbour. There was none with me.”
‘We still feel frustration in the public service’- CoP Matthews
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews has pleaded with Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to revisit some of the practices and procedures in the public service that may be outdated and may be causing unnecessary delays for projects and contracts to get off the ground.
‘Cindy’ to Hon Malone: “My mouth helped your Gov’t to be elected!”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First announced in the Order Paper of the Fifth Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the Thursday July 25, 2019, House sitting moved motions to protect two of his legislators from having to vacate their elected seats.
Recovery & Development Agency will be headed by 'one of our own' - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While persons have continued to voice their strong opinions about the formation of a Recovery and Development Agency that was required by the United Kingdom (UK) in order for the territory to receive monies, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, has reassured that VIslanders will have first preference at the helm of the Recovery and Development Agency as well as receive contracts in the redevelopment process.
'Finally getting bushes cut in this district'- Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The two Virgin Islands Party Members, Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) and Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) often complain that their districts are being ignored by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
US economy contracted in first quarter of 2014
BBC NEWS
The US economy shifted into reverse in the first three months of 2014 shrinking by an annualised rate of 1%, official estimates have shown.
Hon. Vanterpool made promises but hasn’t delivered - Opp Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The culture of disrespect for District Representatives created by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) regime following the 2011 elections appears to continue but is more prevalent in Virgin Islands Party (VIP) held districts.
Tola Mitsubishi employees upset at ‘unreasonable’ contracts
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Employees of Tola Mitsubishi are upset at the way in which they were handed new contracts after the company was recently bought by International Motors Limited and are also outraged at several clauses contained in their new contracts.
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