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Increased break-ins & thefts blamed on recession not Cash for Gold!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The reported increase in break-ins and thefts recently in the Territory is not necessarily being blamed on the Cash for Gold business that takes place certain days of the week but according to Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, the unwelcomed trend is not surprising and could be as a result of the global economic crisis, which has not spared the Virgin Islands.
Restaurants & supermarkets asked to support local farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s leader is making an appeal to restaurateurs to support local farmers and highlight on their menus the word ‘fresh’ and ‘local’ to assist with boosting the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism product.
Governor signs instruments assigning Ministers’ responsibilities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor, Boyd McCleary, CMG, CMO has signed instruments assigning the responsibilities of Government Ministers following the 2011 General Election.
Price changes to new import policy will not be dramatic- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, OBE has cautioned that the price changes expected on store shelves due to the new duty on import policy announced is not expected to be dramatic nor would the changes happen “overnight”.
No new duty on import policy as yet despite Premier’s annoucement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Customers on the watch for expected lower prices on store shelves due to the recent announcement that effective February 1, 2012 persons importing goods into the Territory will see a reduction in their duty charges - as they will only be required to pay duty on Free On Board (FOB) costs as opposed to the previous practice of paying on Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) - will have to wait a little while longer.
Gov’t applauded for quickly correcting “mistake”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Government’s decision to defer Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith’s leave has been lauded by radio talk show host Cromwell Smith.
Gun Creek to be designated Port of Entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Effective March 1, 2012, Gun Creek, which is located on the eastern side of Virgin Gorda, will be designated as a port of entry into the Virgin Islands.
Wade Smith's leave deferred
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has announced this afternoon, February 1, 2012 that Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith’s leave has been deferred.
High cost of electricity a “great” concern for Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has expressed concern at the high cost of electricity and noted that Government is seeking to address the issue both in the short and long terms.
Gov’t seeking to strengthen Public Sector to “acceptable levels”- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Noting that he considers himself and colleagues to be extremely fortunate in being supported by the group of dedicated and hard-working public officers that make up the public sector, including Central Government and the statutory corporations and companies which are owned by it, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith during his budget address in the House of Assembly on January 17, 2012 said his Government would be placing much emphasis on strengthening the public sector to acceptable levels
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