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CDB 'pleased to directly engage' VI Gov't & 'strengthen relationship'- CDB President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution.
BVIEC receives $600K CDB technical assistance grant
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has successfully secured a Technical Assistance (TA) grant funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to the tune of US $600,000 from a wider CAD $5M (UD $3.93) pool.
$2.5M CDB loan being sought to assist local entrepreneurs- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said his government is in the process of seeking a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to assist entrepreneurs in the Virgin Islands.
LIAT financial woes to likely impact VI’s airlift
BEEF ISLAND, VI – Airlift into and out of the Virgin Islands (VI) will likely be seriously impacted with the possible liquidation of LIAT Airways, which services a number of Caribbean routes including the VI.
Assessors to collect data on living conditions
Assessors are receiving training in techniques to collect information for the Participatory Poverty Assessment (PPA) according to a release from the Government Information Service dated, November 1, 2018.
VI Gov’t inks contract for rehabilitative works 8-years later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), on September 6, 2018, inked a contract with Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Limited, to execute rehabilitation works at Windy Hill, Tortola under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Project scope.
Economy performing well post hurricanes –Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands' (VI) Chief Legislator with responsibility for its Finances, outgoing Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), says the Territory is doing well, in its comeback after the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Isabella Morris Primary last in line for repairs—Hon Walwyn
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI - Students attending the Isabella Morris Primary School will have to—in the new school term—resume classes under the tent at Capoons Bay.
Opposition Members’ questions back on Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, has a history in the House of Assembly (HoA), of evading the Opposition Members' questions.
'$50M loan agreement is not something you glance through'- Hon Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Archibald C. Christian (AL), Junior Minister for Tourism, during the Fourth Sitting of the Third Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday April 26, 2018, expressed that there must be an “informal” meeting with all the members of the House to understand documents that need approval in the House especially when it is debating something as important as borrowing $50 million from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
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