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Minimum wage discussion to be taken to the people- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The topic of minimum wage, which has been heavily discussed on social media recently, will be given public consultation, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
Cruise ships requesting vaccinated taxi drivers, businesses - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the cruise ships coming to the territory in June 2021, will be coming with fully vaccinated passengers and crews and, as such, will only be supporting businesses and taxi drivers that are vaccinated.
‘I had some concerns about the vaccine’ @ first- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI), Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that before getting vaccinated for COVID-19 on February 24, 2021, he had some concerns about the AstraZeneca jab; however, after research and assurance, he decided to take the shot out of the need to do what is right for his family and the territory.
LIAT suspends services due to volcanic activity
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – LIAT has suspended all flights in the southern part of its network as of Friday, April 9, 2021, due to the volcanic activity in St Vincent.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Terrance B. Neale Jr
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While he has a regular day job, our young professional Terrance B. Neale Jr says he fuels his passion through drumming and working as a creative director for video, photography and clothing design projects.
Resort workers on VG reportedly threatened to vaccinate by April 30, 2021
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Employees at the Oil Nut Bay resort on Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands (VI) have been reportedly told to get vaccinated by April 30, 2021, or face possible repercussions from the company.
‘Majority’ of BVIPA’s fee hike postponed until 2022- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has disclosed that the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) did not follow the recommendations of Cabinet, such as having public consultations, before implementing a new fee structure and said a majority of the new fees will be postponed until next year.
TAG introduces award-winning Solite batteries to VI
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has introduced the maintenance-free Solite batteries to the Virgin Islands which will be sold at the company’s CarQuest Auto Parts store in Slaney Point, Tortola.