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Gov’t working to secure funding for 38 miles of roadworks– Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) says despite some remedial works ongoing on the roads in the Virgin Islands (VI), the government is still looking to secure major funding for the repair of 38 miles of road.
Minimum Wage: ‘Is there going to be an increase? I don’t know’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With anticipation high that there will be an increase in Minimum Wage in the [British] Virgin Islands, since a review is currently ongoing, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said an increase will depend on the feedback received from the public.
'I'm not a glorified City Manager'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has defended her job title after being labelled a ‘Glorified City Manager,’ by one media operative in relation to her bring assigned projects by the Premier.
2024 VI Music Festival to be held ‘on plot of land’ behind Central Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The venue for the 2024 Virgin Islands Music Festival, to be held under the slogan ‘60 Beats One Vibe’, will be the plot of land behind the Ralph T. O’Neal Central Administration Complex.
Calls for suspension of the constitution was an 'assault on our human dignity'– Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) says the initial calls for suspension of the VI’s constitution following the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) was an assault on the territory's democracy.
Opposition Leader Skelton pulls out of joint press conference with Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There was an informal emergency meeting of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Friday, January 5, 2024, after Governor John J. Rankin's bombshell announcement seeking to recolonise the Virgin Islands and take away its democratic rights.
Green Agenda: Premier wants solar panels on 'many roofs as possible'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he plans to push for the Virgin Islands (VI) to transition into using more green energy sources and green practices, including a project to the get the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to install solar panels on many homes as possible.
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'Formal decision' on visa waiver for Guyanese likely in 2nd quarter of 2024– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) says discussions are continuing on a possible visa waiver for Guyanese seeking to travel to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Hundreds of millions needed for recovery projects in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to fund hurricane recovery and development projects in the [British] Virgin Islands and he is seeking the United Kingdom’s support in getting the necessary loans.
Premier Wheatley & Deputy Smith off to London this weekend for Nov 2023 JMC meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), the Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, will travel to London, United Kingdom (UK) from this weekend (November 10, 2023) to attend the Annual General Meetings of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC).
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