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EPA awards $500K to USVI for climate pollution reduction planning
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is taking more steps toward supporting the U.S. Virgin Islands' efforts to combat climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Opposition proposes gov’t borrows to tackle infrastructure, slow economy & crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), on behalf of the Members of the Opposition, has proposed the Government and Opposition work together to find ways to address economic and other challenges affecting the people of the Virgin Islands, including borrowing money to fix infrastructure.
‘Give 1st time property owners 100% financing’- Premier to local banks
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The leader of the Government of the Virgin Islands has appealed to banks operating in the territory to grant first time homeowners or property owners who are Belongers 100% financing to purchase property under the new Stamp Duty Waiver initiative.
New car company to launch as new Hyundai dealer in VI
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI - The territory's newest vehicle dealership, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), will soon be opening for business as the official agent for top of the line Hyundai vehicles but has already teamed up with Scotiabank VI to offer sweet deals on new models from the South Korean auto giant.
Dr Karl Dawson blasts Govt for poor financing of HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) led government continues to be blasted for its poor approach in funding tertiary education in the Virgin Islands and President and Chief Executive Officer of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr. Karl Dawson had no fear in speaking out regarding the poor manner in which the college has been funded.