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Cabinet approves $1.3M for immigration detention costs via Supplemental Appropriations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands met on February 9, 2022, and among other things decided that the funding for associated costs for temporary lodging, security services and meals for immigration detainees be provided via Supplementary Appropriations.
‘Non-traditional’ contract signed for NHI with JIPA Network
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton and Director of Social Security Ms Antonine Skelton confirmed with reporters earlier today, October 1, 2015 that the selecting of the association of health care providers JIPA Network as part of executing the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme was not done through the regular tender process.
‘Waive tender process for WE Police Station!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) senior member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said that Government should have considered waiving the tender processes for the repairing of the West End Police Station given the rise in crime and the importance of security not only to the First District but the Territory as a whole.
Gov’t to review tendering process - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government has expressed concern about the high cost of infrastructural projects and in this vein, has resorted to embark on a review of the current tender process in place.
Donald de Castro asks UK to stop pier project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public activist Donald E. de Castro has dispatched a letter to the House of Commons calling the Tortola Pier Park Development project tender ‘a scam and sham as it did not give time for anyone to submit an alternative proposal to one that was already approved.’
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