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Education’s 2024 travel expenses were half of HoA’s- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports spent $157,837.94 on nine trips in 2024.
Upgrades to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital coming- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital will soon receive significant upgrades that reflect the quality and type of service offered by the Territory's Health Services Authority.
‘Develop a plan’ to address issues- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The absence of a comprehensive economic strategy and revenue mismanagement in government agencies were among key issues raised during the 2025 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly (HoA) on December 18, 2024, by Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), Member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Premier Wheatley says he’s ‘optimistic’ about VI’s future
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is optimistic about the future of the Virgin Islands (VI) and that the economy is growing.
‘I am not encouraged by this budget’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said he is not encouraged by the 2025 budget as a citizen of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Increased agriculture & fisheries output for VI- Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said increasing the agriculture and fisheries output in the Virgin Islands (VI) are among immediate plans for his ministry.
Approach to promoting VI may need to be revamped- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim President of the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said she hopes more money is allocated to the ministry responsible for tourism in the upcoming budget.
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'Healthcare committee' on VG expresses concerns & demands answers
VIRGIN GORDA, VI- The Committee for Urgent Enhancement of Healthcare to the Virgin Gorda Community has issued a statement expressing concern over alleged unaddressed requests for funding.
'Clinics need to have separated budgets'- Dr June M. Samuel
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- The need for clinics across the territory to have their separate budget allocation was one of the topics of discussion during a community meeting at St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 6, 2024.
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Hon Walwyn calls for Premier Wheatley to resign as Minister of Finance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Legislator Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for the resignation of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to resign as Minister of Finance.
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