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'We need help! We need external funding' - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - There have been many residents and even some members in his own party who are against the United Kingdom's (UK) stipulated framework for the territory's recovery, following the devastating hurricanes of September 2017.
Hon Fraser’s ‘mistrust’ of NDP Gov't offends HoA Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chiding the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government for not coming to the House and “leveling” with the people and that it was tantamount to deception, Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said he was given no choice but to not support the Government’s bid in the House of Assembly to secure a $25M line of credit to keep Government afloat.
Works Minister denies road works an election gimmick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) today April 16, 2015 signed an agreement for the controversial loan of $16 million from the Social Security Board (SSB) for the construction of roads in the territory.
Gov't bent on operating without accountability – Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the non-transparent manner in which the National Democratic Party (NDP) government intends to spend the $16 million loaned from the Social Security Board (SSB) on the eve of General Elections is of concern to everyone as it demonstrates that the government is bent on operating without accountability.
BVI Electricity Corporation seeking $35M Loan for expansion!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking a loan of $35 Million US to expand its Development Programme.
Hon. Alvin Christopher: “No works going on in my district”!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second district representative and Virgin Islands Party Opposition member Hon. J. Alvin Christopher has addressed concerns about the slow pace of implementation for projects in his district, suggesting that Government, after only nine months in office, may only now be finding their feet.
