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December 2nd, 2020
St Kitts-Nevis writing-off LIAT $11M debt

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The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has forgiven an $11 million debt owed by LIAT.

December 2nd, 2020
VI & UN widen cooperation as Brexit ends EU aid

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations (UN) ahead of losing future European Union (EU) support for sustainable development at the end of 2020 when the Brexit transition period expires.

December 1st, 2020
VIP Gov't keeps promise to pay 10% of salaries in '1000 Jobs' initiative

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Companies who hired locals as part of the Fahie Administration's, 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days initiative, can now get 10% back on total salaries paid out so far, as promised by the Government when the programme launched.

December 1st, 2020
Local appointed Assistant GM of Scrub Island Resort

SCRUB ISLAND, VI – As the Virgin Islands reopens for international visitors, one of the territory’s top tourist resorts, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, has announced a change in leadership, including that local Dornelle Hazel has been appointed Assistant General Manager.

December 1st, 2020
‘We are ready for you!’ – Premier on tourism sector reopening

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Offering a warm welcome to tourists ahead of today’s December 1, 2020, reopening of the Virgin Islands tourism sector, Premier and Minister of Finance (R1), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory is now open and ready for an influx of tourist arrivals.

December 1st, 2020
TB Lettsome Airport 'will not & cannot be a breeding ground for COVID-19’– Clive Smith

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- On the eve of the reopening of the territory on December 1, 2020, Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airport Authority (BVIAA) Mr Clive Smith said the authority is playing its part in keeping the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, at bay.

November 28th, 2020
Tourists can ‘swim around their boats’ during 4-day quarantine – Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said during the first 4-day mandatory quarantine period after tourists arrive in the Virgin Islands (VI), they can swim but they will not be allowed to intermingle with the public.

November 27th, 2020
UK OTs Minister Elizabeth G. Sugg's resignation solves nothing for OTs- Commentator

LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, resigned from her post amid the UK government’s decision to reduce the amount it will spend on overseas aid in the upcoming year.

November 27th, 2020
Harneys supporting tech innovators & professionals with free legal advice

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Harneys has announced the inaugural launch of its Tech Accelerator Programme, designed to support tech innovators and professionals with free legal advice and trust company services as they prepare to launch a company or fund.

November 27th, 2020
Premier Fahie flags concerns about 'Constitutional Relationship' @ JMC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship.

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