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BVIEC welcomes gov't’s decision to subsidise electricity costs
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has expressed support for the Government of the Virgin Islands' decisive action to subsidise electricity costs across the territory, stating that this subsidy will provide meaningful and immediate relief for customers.
Gov’t is ‘working in the background’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has said the government needs to do a better job of communicating its plans for the Virgin Islands (VI), but has insisted that they are working in the background to address concerns, especially those that stem from the ongoing global tensions.
Cost of living is getting 'astronomical'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In response to the current economic challenges and global conflicts, the Virgin Islands government has signaled its intention to introduce a “basket of goods” initiative aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the territory. Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Economic Development, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that this plan is still in place, and an announcement will be made soon regarding its implementation.
Constitutional negotiating team must be ‘united’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the team he will lead when he goes to the United Kingdom (UK) to negotiate the Virgin Islands’ (VI) constitution will be a united one, but fell short of announcing who will make up that team.
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.
Opposition members were informed of decision to cross the floor- Hon Stacy R. Mather
FISH BAY Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition were not blindsided by the announcement made by their former Opposition colleague, Hon Stacy R. Mather, OBE (AL), to cross the floor and join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Premier Wheatley wants 'stronger partnership' between Gov't & the Church
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is hopeful that this year the government and the religious community in the Virgin Islands will strengthen their relationship more than ever before.
Gov’t ‘deliberately rejecting escalation’ in USVI Charter fee dispute- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said deliberate steps were taken to reject the escalation of the charter fee issue between the Virgin Islands (VI) and United States Virgin Islands (USVI).
'Extra work' was the only thing received for joining VIP Gov't- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said his move from the Opposition and The Alliance to the Virgin Island Party (VIP) government did not come with any financial incentives but more work.
Helping from the opposite side of the aisle ‘doesn’t work’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), has said moving to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration was a difficult decision following the invitation from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
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