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Gov’t subsidy does not cover December electricity consumption- BVIEC GM clarifies
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Christmas season is often a time when people decorate their homes and yards with lots of beautiful and sometimes extravagant lights, helping to usher in the spirit of the season.
Gov’t subsidising residential electricity cost for Oct-Dec 2022– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a new Government subsidy on residential electricity in the Virgin Islands.
Electricity bills drop by some 47% amid COVID-19- BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of criticism that the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has been making it hard for customers to quality for amnesty for May, June and July, the Corporation announced that a reduction in the “recent month’s” electricity bills was as a result of the global decline in the cost of oil, and the corresponding by-products of same, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
Hon Flax-Charles backs new BVIEC Chair to address issues of high electricity bills
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) often complaining about a spike in their electricity bills, Junior Minister of Tourism Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) is optimistic the new Chairperson of the BVIEC Board of Directors, Mrs Rosemarie Flax will address the problem.
Resident bemoans unfulfilled promises by gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political parties should refrain from making irresponsible and unrealistic undertakings during election campaigns that ultimately result in unfulfilled promises, according to one Virgin Islands' resident.
New Pockwood Pond incinerator tripled electricity bill in 2012-Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the new incinerator at Pockwood Pond proved to have more than the capacity to handle the amount of waste reaching the facility; it also brought about an increase in operating costs.
Premier announces exemption of fuel surcharge on electricity bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith in delivering his government’s budget earlier today, November 15, 2012 has announced, what he termed as relief for the people of the Virgin Islands, an exemption of the fuel surcharges on electricity bills for residential homes for the two months ahead.
High cost of electricity a “great” concern for Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has expressed concern at the high cost of electricity and noted that Government is seeking to address the issue both in the short and long terms.
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