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Premier announces exemption of fuel surcharge on electricity bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith in delivering his government’s budget earlier today, November 15, 2012 has announced, what he termed as relief for the people of the Virgin Islands, an exemption of the fuel surcharges on electricity bills for residential homes for the two months ahead.
$298, 729, 000 National Budget for 2013 announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister for Finance Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has announced a budget of some $298, 729, 000 for 2013.
UPDATE: Hold your purses! Budget address today Nov. 15
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fiscal plans of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be revealed today November 15, 2012 during the Fourth Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands.
VI’s Budget Day is November 15, 2012!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fourth sitting of the second session of the House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands will be held on Thursday November 15, 2012. The highlight of the sitting will be the Budget Address by the Virgin Islands’ Minister of Finance and Leader of Government Business Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
Inflation levels in Territory manageable- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To date, inflation levels in the Territory have been manageable and comparable to other Overseas Territories such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.
UPDATE: Gov't announces $287,472,000 budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party Government of Dr. D. Orlando Smith has announced a 2012 budget of $287, 472, 000.