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US Gov't gives USVI over $2.3M for waste & storm water infrastructure
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, March 31, 2023, announced over $126.86 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds for the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the states of New York and New Jersey.
No favouritism! Each elected member to get $300K for COVID-19 affected constituents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that every elected member in the House of Assembly (HoA) will receive an additional $300,000 to help persons in the Territory facing hardships brought on by the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Cabinet approves $2M to finance food provisioning during extended lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To ensure that seniors and those absolutely in need of food supplies are taken care of during the extended week of lockdown, which started today, April 19, 2020, Cabinet has approved $2M for this initiative to be executed.
Facelift for High Court Chambers upstairs HoA Building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Months after the House of Assembly Chambers in Road Town received a facelift, which was praised by elected Members, the upstairs of the same building that houses the High Court when it is in session, along with High Court Registry Staff, will also be receiving a facelift.
'Even with a bigger Budget we have less to show'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even with a budget that has grown by some $90M compared to about 10 years ago, there seems to be less to show, says Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA.
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