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$2M to $3M per year 'invested into scholarships for VI students’- Hon de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education has disclosed that a minimum of $2 to $3 million has been allocated to Virgin Islands students for the current year.
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
We don’t want business owners to be ‘disadvantaged’- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs, has said the department does not want the business owners it has invested in to be disadvantaged, hence the reason why support continues following the awarding of grants.
'I'm guilty as charged' for investing in youth- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Stating that he believes in the Arts and all those involved in it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended himself against accusations from the Opposition Leader that he is spending on "indulgences".
VIP invested $16.9M more in Education than average NDP administration- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has invested $16.9 million more in education compared to the average spending of the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.
‘Health is not a cost, but an investment’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said health should not be seen as a costly endeavour but an investment.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.
Vybz Kartel concert: 'Some persons can’t even find a place to stay- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to invest $220,000.00 in the Black on Black Concert featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, this weekend.
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.
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