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Recovery & Development Agency will be headed by 'one of our own' - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While persons have continued to voice their strong opinions about the formation of a Recovery and Development Agency that was required by the United Kingdom (UK) in order for the territory to receive monies, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, has reassured that VIslanders will have first preference at the helm of the Recovery and Development Agency as well as receive contracts in the redevelopment process.
Names of working recovery group revealed
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI – During a press conference on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Office of the Premier, located in the Central Administration Complex, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, announced some of the names that make up the ‘working group’ to man ongoing recovery efforts.
'Formation of Interim Board opens itself up for collusion' - Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Arguing that the House of Assembly (HoA) has not approved the Recovery Agency Board stipulated by the United Kingdom (UK), Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Opposition Leader and First District Representative, is questioning why positions for the board are being advertised in local newspapers.
Recovery Agency Board Members not appointed yet- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Recovery Agency Board demanded by the United Kingdom Government in a high level framework document in exchange for support for loan guarantees to rebuild the Territory following the destructive hurricanes of September 2017 has not been named as yet, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
Has the Recovery Agency Board been named?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There seems to be confusion over whether a Recovery Agency Board has been set up by the Dr D. Orlando Smith (AL) led Administration.