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Hon Vanterpool refuses to provide reports in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has refused to provide reports and other documents in the House of Assembly, citing the Standing Orders and saying that such disclosures would be inimical to the public interest.
UPDATE: BVIEC workers grateful for Asphalt Plant’s quick response
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Workers who had contacted this news site complaining about the emitting of pollutants from the nearby Asphalt Plant which had negatively affected them are now singing praises for the company’s prompt response.
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.
UPDATE: Power outage a technical glitch – Premier D. Orlando Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While many calls directly to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) continue to attract no response, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has stepped forward with an explanation for yesterday’s extensive power outage.
‘Increase is a must!’ – BVIHSA Chairman John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Board of Directors for BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline said an increase in hospital fees is unavoidable despite who is in government as they are in a dastardly state of not being able to pay their bills and have had cause to close key units of the hospital for the lack of funds.
Non-support of Govt forces EasyPay to close
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While the private sector has been committed in their show of support to its fellow private sector business, government’s reluctance get on board has forced the closure of EasyPay putting persons on the bread line as they now join the long list of job seekers.
‘One-size-fits-all approach wouldn’t work’ – Mrs Allison A. Jean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) continues to lobby and promote the advancement of renewable energy across the region they continue to realize the fact that the ‘one size fits all’ approach cannot be applied.
How did this vehicle get there?
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Shortly before 11:00 am today September 20, 2014 this news site was alerted to a vehicular accident in the Long Look community.
‘Govt to take priority above residents with solar panels’ – Ron R. Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The man at the grass-roots level continues to get the bitter end of the stick as he will be the last to be targeted by Government for an ease of his economic constraints.
Is enough being done about JVD power woes?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We were looking at having that situation resolved by the beginning of this month to the middle of this month (September) unfortunately [for] the cable that is required in order to join or replace that damaged portion of that sub-marine that supplies Jost Van Dyke, the factory ran into some delays so we haven’t received that cable as yet,” said BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) General Manager Mr Leroy A. E. Abraham.
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