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…dollars over the past 16 years pursuing studies and planning for an airport extension. A business case was prepared by KPMG, but UK authorities requested additional information and further studies before making a decision. Wheatley said the UK has indicated s…
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…rking alongside the unemployed to equip them with skills for employment, supporting small business growth, and ensuring infrastructure maintenance and upgrades are planned and executed with long-term growth in mind,” she told BVI Platinum News. “With a party s…
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Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon at a popular business establishment in the Tortola Pier Park. According to a statement issued by the Police Information Office of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), prelimi…
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…or September of last year. We now in May going into June,” Penn stated. “And the people's business, the government has signed millions of dollars in contracts. They have done a host of things between that time with no level of oversight, no level for us to eve…
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…ve things during this session,” Wheatley said. He added that once the current legislative business is completed, Members will again have the opportunity to ask questions in the House. “Yes, it has gone long, but we are not living in ordinary times right now. W…
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…changes under the bill, including transferring several responsibilities to a Director of Business and creating a Consumer Affairs Tribunal to resolve disputes without forcing residents into costly legal battles. According to Smith, the tribunal would assist c…
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…rongly against claims from the Opposition that temporary duty reductions and subsidies to businesses would expire before meaningful regulations are introduced to protect consumers. “We live here among the people. We feel what the people feel,” the Premier said…
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…tanding sore point across the Virgin Islands, with repeated complaints from residents and business owners about abandoned wrecks occupying public spaces and private properties for years without removal. Walwyn said he intends to continue advocating for practic…
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…ective clothing and use mosquito repellents when necessary. “Vector control is everyone’s business,” Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander emphasized, noting that community participation is critical in protecting public health acro…
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…ch numbers, our reach increases. NAGICO has further elevated our profile and allowed more businesses to see the great work we do," Mather stated. Dougan also extended sincere gratitude to NAGICO and everyone who supported the walk/run fundraiser. “I was truly…
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…y struggles facing residents and offered little hope for families, young people and small businesses. Speaking with BVI Platinum News following the address on June 9, Penn said the speech was long on promises but short on practical solutions. “My immediate rea…
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…ing, June 9 Wheatley said government remains focused on easing the burden on families and businesses despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. “We see your struggles, we hear your concerns and this government is working every single day to make life better…
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