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$110M plus approved to keep Government running
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With no 2016 Appropriation Act or Budget, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has secured some one hundred and ten million, five hundred and forty one thousand, six hundred and sixty seven dollars ($110, 541, 667) to keep the government running for four months at least.
No 2016 Budget! NDP looks for $110M to keep Gov't open
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has failed to present the people of the Virgin Islands with a 2016 Appropriation Act or Budget.
‘Victory was assured had I gone VIP’ – Albert O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Independent candidate in the Ninth District Albert O. Wheatley, speaking at a political rally in the Valley, Virgin Gorda last evening May 29, 2015 believes that if he had signed up with the Virgin Islands Party, as he nearly did, he would have been guaranteed a victory.
US House passes $1.1tn budget bill to avert shutdown
BBC NEWS
The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.1tn budget, hours before government was due to shut down at midnight on Thursday.
New work permits far outweigh job losses – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, in addressing the issue of job losses in the Territory during his Budget Address in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, January 14, 2014, said current evidence shows that new work permits issued far outweigh job losses being experienced.
UPDATE: Another $15M set aside for Reserve Fund in Budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During his Budget speech earlier today, January 13, 2014, Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith disclosed that another $15M has been set aside for the Territory’s Reserve Fund.
King stimulus or queen austerity
By Dickson Igwe
Current political debate in the Virgin Islands pits a prudential and cautious financial model, against a model that argues for greater spending to generate economic growth. Which is correct?
Territory needs mid-term status report from gov’t – de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Courtney de Castro has called for a report on the state of the Territory given burning questions that exist on the expenditure and priorities of government.
No money in govt's coffers for new school - Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Education Minister Hon. Myron V. Walwyn informed the House of Assembly yesterday, May 14, 2013 that there have been no budgeted amounts to the Ministry toward the building of a new school.
‘Show me what they did for four years’ – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communication and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool roundly rebuked the Opposition for complaints made about election promises that have so far not been delivered by his party.
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