GVI Faces $68 Million Shortfall as Expenses Outpace Revenue; Agencies Plan Aggressive Fee Collection
- Nelcia Charlemagne
- May 08, 2024
The Government of the Virgin Islands is currently some $68 million behind in forecasted revenues for...
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