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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.
Promotion & relegation to spice up BVIFA League season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) will be introducing a Premier and Division One league system for 2014, with the teams not only looking for Championship glory, but also to avoid the dreaded “drop” into the lower league.
Seaborne subsidy cost gov’t approx $450k - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Seaborne airlines to conduct daily flights to Virgin Gorda was prompted by an "untenable situation" and cost the government approximately $450,000 over a one year period, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
Frequent layoffs not a reflection of state of economy – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The frequency of layoffs in the Territory does not reflect the state of the economy, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
Hon Fraser scoffs at Premier over France blacklisting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA expressed that he literally gasped after seeing the reaction from Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith after learning that France had decided to blacklist the Virgin Islands.
No division in legislature on FATCA- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has said there is no division in the legislature where the Territory’s response to FATCA issues is concerned.
No new relief measures expected from gov’t for shoppers - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Hon. D. Orlando Smith has stated that no relief measures are expected from government for local shoppers. While assuring residents that after taking all factors into consideration, there is very little difference in prices between goods purchased in St Thomas and those purchased locally.
Hon. Fraser ready to serve as Party Leader & Premier if called
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA said he has not ruled out being Premier of the Virgin Islands and said he will be ready if called upon to serve in this capacity or that of leader of the Virgin Islands Party.
Bermuda premier says UK territories won't sign tax deal before G8
(Reuters) - Britain's overseas territories will not sign up to an international convention aimed at tackling tax evasion ahead of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland next week, the premier of Bermuda said on Wednesday.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
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