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Concerns raised about ‘illegal’ trade licences
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident has expressed concern about persons in the construction field who have been allegedly operating without trade licences.
Premier flatly denies gov't involvement in contract splitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While facing some tough questions during the eighth sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, April 25, 2013 Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith flatly denied that the government was involved in any form of contract splitting in any of its capital projects.
Premier slams ICIJ’s ‘unlawful’ publication of financial data
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has roundly condemned the ‘unlawful’ publication of financial services material in a recent report by international journalists in a scathing statement.
Premier lauds BVI Marketplace event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several businesses turned out at Maria’s By The Sea hotel today, April 11, 2013 to witness the launch of the BVI Marketplace 2013.
Statement by the Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) to the people of the VI
Below is the Premier's statement on Financial Services in its entirety:
First District Rep requests pre-approval for PwC report’s release
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and First District Representative, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie rose in request before the House of Assembly today, April 8, 2013 for assurance in the form of a copy of a pre-approval letter that would have granted the government the opportunity to present the PriceWater House Cooper report.
Premier not showing ‘all hands on deck’ approach – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has not demonstrated that he truly wants "all hands on deck" as he had stated in the past. This is according to radio talk show host, Douglas Wheatley.
Turks and Caicos Premier Asks UK to Recall Governor, Attorney General
By Alexander Britell
Turks and Caicos Premier Dr Rufus Ewing has asked the United Kingdom to recall Governor Ric Todd, Attorney General Huw Shepheard and CFO Hugh McGarel Groves from office.
Think out of the box!- Premier Smith urges at MCW retreat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Within this year, the Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) will be seeking to create a City Management Board to assist in the running of the capital, Road Town. That board will be charged with liaising with various Government departments and private sector partners to launch a revitalization plan for Road Town.
Juliana O’Connor-Connolly Named New Premier of Cayman Islands
By the Caribbean Journal
Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has been named the new Premier of the Cayman Islands, according to a statement from Governor Duncan Taylor.
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