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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.
Hon Smith discusses price stability with local supermarkets
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items.
VI residents 'stock up' for possible 2-week complete lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many across the Territory have taken the advice of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A Fahie (R1) seriously and from the break of day, August 31, 2020, began flocking to supermarkets and even hardware stores to stock up on supplies and other essentials in the event Cabinet decides on a 14-day complete lockdown.
Supermarkets given permission to open until 9:00pm!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has agreed to allow supermarkets only to open until 9:00pm to cater for the large amount of shoppers to get their needed supplies ahead of the 14-day lockdown, which starts on the evening of Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Lines build @ local supermarkets ahead of 24-hour curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the announcement by Government on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 that the Virgin Islands will be on 24-hour curfew from 8:00pm on Friday, March 27, 2020 to 6:00am April 2, 2020, persons have started to flock at supermarkets to stock up for the lock-down.
Limited drinking water in some supermarkets throughout territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the territory prepares for the impending hurricane Irma, residents throughout the territory were seen stocking up on emergency items.
Gov’t not attacking citizens with reusable bag initiative – Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At-Large Territorial Representative, Hon. Archibald C. Christian has sought to diffuse tensions arising from the recently implemented government sanctioned ‘go green initiative’ across the Virgin Islands (VI).
Restaurants & supermarkets asked to support local farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s leader is making an appeal to restaurateurs to support local farmers and highlight on their menus the word ‘fresh’ and ‘local’ to assist with boosting the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism product.
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