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Hon Rymer 'justifies' $1M elevator for Admin Complex
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- When it was disclosed to the public that a new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released on, May 12, 2022, there were lots of feedback from the public regarding the cost and whether that money could be better spent elsewhere.
Final phase of Fish Bay road works begin; Road closed
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the Government of Virgin Islands (VI) moves to mitigate flooding in the area.
VI must identify trends & demands of millennial cruise tourists– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) estimating that some 87% of millennials have indicated a willingness to cruise in 2022, Deputy Premier Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) said the Virgin Islands must identify those millennial trends to cater to the demographic.
BVIPA Limited Liability Co. in Miami comes under scrutiny from public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent arrest of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard in Miami on drugs and money laundering charges, speculations have been rife about a limited liability company registered by the BVIPA in Miami.
Virgin Cruises & Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection to begin making calls to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Among the updates from Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), after attending the 2022 Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida last month-end, is that two new cruise brands will soon begin making calls to the [British] Virgin Islands.
PS @ Premier’s Office sent on leave as criminal probe launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Premier’s Office, Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton has been sent on leave, as criminal investigations into that office under former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) begins.
Hon Fahie will face courts; 'Business continues' in VI– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says business in the Virgin Islands (VI) will continue, even as former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is to face the courts on drugs conspiracy and money laundering charges.
Ministries renamed & portfolios reassigned under Wheatley Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In another shake-up of the National Unity Government made up of a coalition of three political parties (Virgin Islands Party, National Democratic Party, and The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement), further changes have been made.
VI Fire Officers commended for selfless sacrifice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has commended Fire Officers throughout the Virgin Islands for their unwavering dedication to the protection of life and property.
Five new Ministers to be sworn in shortly; Hon Rymer to be Deputy Premier!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from highly placed sources in the Team Unity Government led by incoming Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is that by 7:00 PM this evening May 5, 2022, five new Ministers will be sworn in.
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