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'Final Thrushy flies out!’ Premier Smith says goodbye
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) will forever be remembered as one of the best medical doctors in the Territory and the region, helping countless residents, delivering babies and saving many lives.
2016 Holiday Message By Premier & Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, joyous greetings to each of you during this holiday season.
Opposition sees red flags on PWC’s engagement by NDP admin.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Representative of the First District Hon. Andrew A. Fahie is concerned about the increasing number of incomplete answers to questions asked in the House of Assembly (HoA) by Opposition Members and has also questioned the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct a forensic audit of the Territory's finances over a particular period.
Premier announces exemption of fuel surcharge on electricity bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith in delivering his government’s budget earlier today, November 15, 2012 has announced, what he termed as relief for the people of the Virgin Islands, an exemption of the fuel surcharges on electricity bills for residential homes for the two months ahead.
$298, 729, 000 National Budget for 2013 announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister for Finance Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has announced a budget of some $298, 729, 000 for 2013.
Reduced AA tourist season flights not a major concern for VI - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier The Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith has sought to downplay fears that the recent reduction in American Airlines (AA) flights to the Region and Territory will negatively affect the inflow of tourists to the island during the upcoming tourist season.
Local businesses to benefit from VI GPS System- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith, speaking on the monthly talk show, NDP Radio, announced that, local businesses would benefit greatly at the conclusion of the Global Positioning System (GPS) programme that is currently being perfected by the local planning unit.
Premier Smith - Noel Lloyd Park to receive Facelift
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On their monthly talk show, NDP Radio last evening, August 20, 2012, in response to an issue a caller mentioned on air, Premier Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith stated that his government is currently planning ways to revamp the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town.