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Finally! VI to get its Consumer Protection Bill
ROAD TOWN, Town, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), says the Consumer Protection Bill for the territory is on the way having been passed in Cabinet and drafted in collaboration with Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).
2020 Budget will be people based; Increments gradually – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A Fahie (R1) says the next budget from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will be focused completely on meeting the needs of the people, rather than the technocrats, challenging his administration to a self-imposed December 15, 2019, deadline when that budget must pass.
‘If Skelton-Cline doesn’t produce he’ll be fired’ – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in lashing back at critics, says the controversial $98,000 contract given to Grace Consultants, a local consultancy firm headed by Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline was never a secret and as such, if the consultant doesn’t produce he will be fired.
Closure of LIAT ‘Imminent’ – Chairman
VI CONSORTIUM
St. Thomas, USVI - Current Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph E. Gonsalves, who also serves as the Chairman of LIAT Airways, says the closure of the airline is imminent.
Alphonso Car Sales to launch Great Wall P-series Trucks
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) will get an opportunity to experience the New Great Wall P-series pickup trucks, which is on its way to the territory through a local distributor, Martin A. Alphonso aka 'Tony' via Alphonso Car Sales Ltd (ACS).
The economics of vision- Part 1
Dickson C. Igwe
Now, once a government has decided upon its short, medium, and long term strategy, leading to realisation of a national vision, economics is the tool and vehicle to get the country to that “Promised Land.”
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.
Nagico puts up big prizes for Annual Kite Flying & Family Fun Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Annual Kite Flying and Family Fun Day organised by The Association of Guyanese in the BVI and slated for Easter Monday, April 22, 2019 has seen long time sponsor of the event, Nagico Insurances, come on board in a major way.
Hon Rymer on the go! Tours Herzog asphalt plant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a number of paving projects under his watch, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been extremely active since taking the helm of his ministry earlier this year.
VI better equipped to enhance tourism products – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his attendance of the Seatrade Global trade in Miami Florida, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the Virgin Islands (VI) is now in a better position to enhance its tourism product.
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