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With no 2017 Budget, over $111M sought to keep Gov’t running
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime has failed to provide the territory with a 2017 spending bill, today December 19, 2016 they will in the House of Assembly (HoA) seek monies via a provisional warrant to keep the Government running for the first quarter of 2017.
NDP killed petty contract system! Educated fools?-Rajah A Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a scathing attack on both major political parties, the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), former Second District candidate Rajah A. Smith has come out swinging.
VI Festivals racked up whopping $600,000 in overspending for 2015-Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the controversy and fall-out after the 2015 Festivals still fresh on the minds of many after overseas artistes were paid immediately after their performances last year (including upfront deposits to secure their services) while local artistes were discriminated against by having to wait until some seven months later to be paid, more information about the cost of festival has been unearthed.
‘I’ll tell investment community BVI Govt can’t be trusted!’ – Hugh E. Darley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial former developer of the cruise pier project, Mr Hugh E. Darley has disclosed that he will be taking his grievances with the Government of the Virgin Islands to the international investment community to let them know that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith cannot be trusted.
NDP racks-up over $4M in advance warrants in 1 year!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Opposition continues to accuse the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime of Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith of mismanagement of public funds, reckless spending and squandering millions without the tender process, more evidence is coming to light.
Minister Walwyn insists on continuing gala dinner for teachers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has made it clear that he has every intention of continuing the gala dinner for teachers even though he faced a series of criticisms for the last event.
BVIHSA is underfunded; approx. $11M owed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Remember those heated debates in the House of Assembly over the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) overspending, well the newly appointed Chairman Bishop John Cline opined that “when the debate is happening our politicians must debate from a point of relevance that it is not always overspending as much as it is underfunding”.
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