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Cost of electricity in VI could increase with Trump's tariffs- BVIEC GM
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— Due to the ongoing global tariff war, the price of electricity could increase for Virgin Islanders.
Caring for elderly persons is a ‘balancing act’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said several systems are in place to assist families who care for their elderly or ill family members.
Financial hardship for VI families: Growing cost of care for elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is grappling with an urgent elderly care crisis.
'I travelled next to a dog in coach' to Guyana- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While waving her tickets, which she said were for an airplane coach seat, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has dispelled rumours of first-class travels on the public purse by the VI delegation on its recent trade mission to Guyana.
Hon Rymer 'justifies' $1M elevator for Admin Complex
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- When it was disclosed to the public that a new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released on, May 12, 2022, there were lots of feedback from the public regarding the cost and whether that money could be better spent elsewhere.
Is FCO throwing dirt on VI Gov't to justify costly CoI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sources speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity have accused the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Governor’s Office of engaging in ‘Yellow Journalism’ targeted at the Virgin Islands (VI) to justify the cost of the VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on UK taxpayers.
‘Who is paying for CoI?’ to be asked @ HoA sitting today, May 13, 2021
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- When the Ninth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands convenes today, May 13, 2021, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, once again Junior Minister for Tourism and At Large Member Hon Sharie B. De Castro will be posing questions to her own government.
Gov't spent under $100K not $1M on palm trees– Premier clarifies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has sought to clear the air on the cost of the over 100 palm trees planted around Road Town in August as part of the beautification initiative of his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
QE II Park ‘brought to life’ using local contractors & vendors- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whether all of them have been paid is another issue but Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith was pleased to disclose that several local contractors and vendors had a hand in the recently opened Queen Elizabeth II Park.
‘Mostly complete’ QE II Park opens; Approx. $1.8M spent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Health conscious persons will now be able to access the Queen Elizabeth II Park without having to sneak in to the facility as Government has decided to open the “mostly complete” park to the public.
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