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Where are the walk-in freezers for Fishing Complex?- Opposition wants to know
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With allegations being peddled by the Opposition that the freezers for the BVI Fishing Complex have been given away, the whereabouts of the equipment will be asked at the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands today, February 20, 2020.
'We are yet to see a plan' for fishing industry- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has criticised the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Government for not disclosing plans for the fishing industry in the Virgin Islands.
Gov’t accepts $400K insurance claim for damaged 'Fishing Complex'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has decided to accept $400,000, a settlement offer from NAGICO Insurance, to be accepted in full discharge of all claims made by the BVI Fishing Complex.
Revamped fishing complex to store fish for up to one year
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering has touted the new improvements of the BVI Fishing Complex as a ‘Quality and Excellence’ experience.
Payment on point of delivery by fishermen being pursued by Govt
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – “When you dock up at Port Purcell and you deposit your fish, Mr [Lloyd] Williams and his team up there, correctly identify how much you would have deposited, calculate how much you would be earning for that catch and you are suppose to be able to get your cheque.”
NDP Govt had no interest in working out agreement- Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It wasn’t that I wasn’t able to fulfil my agreement in the first place it was that the Government couldn't fulfil its agreement,” were the words of owner of Gemini Import and Export, Mr L. Allen Wheatley on the failed arrangement between him and Government for the supply of fish and two Walk-in-freezers to the BVI Fishing Complex.
Differing views on way forward for BVIFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is well known that the current building identified as the BVI Fishing Complex (BVIFC) rests on Port Authority land and that at some point the facility will have to be relocated; however, what seems to lack clear direction is what role the BVI Fishing Complex should take in the fishing industry.
Absenteeism hinders performance at fishing Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As recorded by Management of the BVI Fishing Complex, absenteeism and tardiness are affecting the overall performance of their staff and their duties, and indicated that it is Management’s job to find the problem of the matter and offer a solution.
Financial Constraints affect fishing complex & fishermen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to a report that was laid at the first sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly, management of the BVI Fishing Complex disclosed the difficulties faced by the complex for the year 2011, in fulfilling their aim and overall strategic objective due to low funds and financial constraints, that also affected the supply of fish from fishermen.