Finance and Business
'The time is now to push' for Constitutional Review- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola VI - The long-overdue Virgin Islands (VI) constitutional review will finally be given precedence and Government will be taking input from citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) via public consultations on the away forward, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
‘Shocking & Untrue’ - Premier fires back @ UK’s Ben Merrick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I wouldn’t stoop to their level,” the words of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in response to Director of British Overseas Territories, Ben Merrick's September 2, 2019 letter stating amongst other claims, that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government since taking office in February 2019, has caused engagements between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United Kingdom (UK) to weaken.
Work Permit Exemption approvals no longer indefinite
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is informed of the revised Work Permit Exemption policy categories and fees that apply to them respectively.
‘National Emergency!’ - Premier plans referendum on UK loan guarantee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reiterating that any agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Virgin Islands (VI) on concerns with the £300M Loan Guarantee offer must be in ‘Black & White’, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says a local referendum may be on the way should UK/VI negotiations fail.
Banking facility to be restored on VG in October
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Originally scheduled for an August 2019 opening, residents and other persons on Virgin Gorda will have to wait until October of 2019, for access to much needed banking facilities via Banco Popular, following some setbacks.
Massive shakeup of Permanent Secretaries made in Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin islands News Online (VINO) is revealing that the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Government has undertaken a massive Permanent Secretary (PS) shakeup across several ministries, where at least two new appointments have been made and at least three transfers executed.
Admin Complex remains closed after initial assessment
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Following initial assessments of the Central Administration Complex, Deputy Governor David D. Archer has advised that a decision has been made to close all offices that occupy this facility for today, August 29, 2019.
UPDATE: TB Lettsome Airport, Gov’t offices resume operations today, Aug. 29, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands being spared major damages following the passage of Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Government offices will reopen today, Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Cats, chickens & passengers mix @ Terrance B. Lettsome Airport
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- It was a few weeks ago that Premier and the Minister with the portfolio for airports in the territory, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told the people that when his government took office a few months ago, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Management left the facility with more questions than answers, with debt and mismanagement of funds.
National Bank of VI warns of fraudulent emails
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Bank of the Virgin Islands via a social media statement has warned customers against a string of fraudulent/Phishing emails being circulated to its customers.
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