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‘BVI economy grown over two years’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the face of continued loud cries of hardship with no sight of betterment being seen by many across the Territory and especially since the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has stepped back into power Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D Orlando Smith continues to insist that there has been significant growth in the Virgin Islands.
Residents vs Govt – ‘Next elections please don’t come to my door’
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – “…If it not come by next elections please don’t come at my door, please start with the bus stop it’s not very expensive,” said one resident at the Purcell leg of ‘On the Road with Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith and his Ministers’.
Football sets it stall on becoming Territory’s no. 1 team sport
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To the sound of beating drums, school chants and honking horns, a phalanx of footballers marched from the ferry dock, down Waterfront Drive and on to the A.O. Shirley grounds on Wednesday January 30, 2013 to celebrate the opening of the BDO and LIME 2013 School Leagues.
UPDATE: Crafts Alive Village opened for business
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Original crafts alive vendors opened their doors today November 20, 2012 for business at the new Revitalized Crafts Alive Market.
Walwyn wins Ministers' race! [Slide show Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ministers of Government took it to the tracks in a ‘Ministers' Race’ yesterday May 21, 2012, during the track and field competition of Public Service Week, where Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn as anticipated by many, copped first place.
Despite businesses pulling out, Premier sees brighter future for tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently spiraling downwards, forcing the businesses that cater for and solely depend on tourism to have no choice but to downsize, temporarily close or worst, close permanently.
Premier Smith: UK/Caribbean dialogue is important
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister for Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE says security, trade, the environment and climate change continues to be pertinent areas for further cooperation between the Virgin Islands, its Caribbean partners and the United Kingdom (UK).
UPDATE - VI’s financial status is grim – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr. D Orlando Smith said the financial status of the Virgin Islands is far worse than anticipated.
Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [Posted 6:47 am] - Virgin Islands News Online’s well placed sources within the Orlando Smith Administration are confirming that Attorney at Law and former Government Chief Registrar of Lands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now on the final list of candidates and could be nominated for the post of Speaker of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Premier Smith completes rounds of meetings in UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith, OBE has completed a successful round of meetings in the United Kingdom (UK) with Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) while attending the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting from November 23-24.
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