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HoA approves $100M loan from CIBC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A motion for the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to borrow one hundred million dollars ($100m) from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) was passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Future Fund application now open through Governor's Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-Applications for the Future Fund is now being accepted by the Governor’s Office until September 20, 2024.
UK provides $30K for Governor’s Office to fund youth empowerment projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr John J. Rankin, CMG has said his office has a fund totalling $30,000 to finance youth empowerment projects in the VI.
Cabinet extends lifespan of RDA to Dec 31, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The lifespan of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has been extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands; however, the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.
District Council, library, soup kitchen coming in D7– Dr the Hon Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is far from perfect but he has a heart for the people.
Hon Turnbull to deliver D2’s progress report in March
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member and Representative of the Second Electoral District Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has revealed plans to deliver his district’s progress report sometime in March.
'Give people work so they don't have time to complain'- Skelton-Cline to Govt
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of the Honestly Speaking Radio Programme and Consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton Cline is encouraging the sitting Government to fast forward the many projects that have been in the pipeline this first quarter.
1-year ‘milestone’ for Rotary Club of Central Tortola
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The very young but dynamic Rotary Club of Central Tortola has had a packed first year of activities, including environmental projects, humanitarian assistance and has grown membership, including the addition of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
RDA awards 4 new contracts for projects on VG, Anegada & Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its steady recovery from the 2017 devastating hurricanes, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded four new contracts for projects on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Tortola to a combined value of $429,764.86.
Public Officers, Ministers mandated to hold office hours on sister islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said, as part of providing better service to residents of the sister islands, public officers, as well as ministers, are mandated to now hold office hours and work on the sister islands.
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