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Local contractors urged to get ready for opportunities of new ‘procurement policy’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local contractors in the construction industry have been urged to get themselves in order to capitalise on the many opportunities that will be made available once a new procurement policy formulated by Government is implemented.
Delaying repair of ESHS would be 'unconscionable'- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The L-shaped building of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is expected to be ready to accommodate students in September 2019, with the awarding of four contracts for refurbishing works to progress immediately.
Henry opposes Chinese doing airport project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two radio talk show personalities, Julio S. Henry and Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru, hold the view that Chinese people should only be dealt with on wise business dealings such as manufacturing, and nothing more.
Contractors storm NDP Caucus meeting; Want Airport Project to stay local!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The issues of the Airport Runway Development Project and who should be awarded the contract, if the airport project moves forward, are still hot topics.
QE II Park ‘brought to life’ using local contractors & vendors- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whether all of them have been paid is another issue but Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith was pleased to disclose that several local contractors and vendors had a hand in the recently opened Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Forget local; Gov’t must protect the treasury first- Radio host
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With local contractors publicly expressing their concerns with reports that Government is leaning towards awarding the contract to design and expand the runway at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island, one local radio show host is not standing in their corner at this time.
Local contractor warns Gov't against Chinese on airport project
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - A contractor from East End is urging government not to shut them out of the intended works for the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway in favour of the Chinese.
Dr Pickering has lost his way - Mandinka M. Crabbe
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Businessman and contractor Mandinka M. Crabbe has said that Seventh District Representative, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering needs to stand up for the people who have elected him consistently since 1999.
Locals assured of LIME contracts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The top bracket management of Cable and Wireless and LIME BVI has given the assurance that a significant amount of dollars set aside for the expansion project will see local contractors and persons residing in the Territory benefiting.
Shame on NDP! Outsiders getting petty contracts on JVD – Resident
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – As they too are being faced with the consequences of economic hardship, residents of Jost Van Dyke cried shame on the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, blasting them for not supporting local small contractors on the island.