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Gov't initiating 2020 Constitutional Review of VI - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following his budget speech announcing that provisions were made in the 2020 Budget for the commissioning of a Constitutional Review in the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A, Fahie (R1) has now announced that the process will be initiated before the end of November 2019.
'Yes, I do work & loving it'- Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sixth District Representative and Opposition Member, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) has given the public all assurance that she does in fact work; and provided proof by posting an office 'selfie' on the popular social network website, Facebook.
$15M allocated for tourism marketing & promotion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) will be spending some $15M for the promotion and marketing of the territory as both a business economy and tourism destination, as the government seeks to make gains in new markets.
Citizens deserve reliable potable water supply - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says not only do Virgin Islanders need reliable potable water supply, but they also deserve it given that water is life.
'I don't miss the politics'- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering in his recent appearance on Honestly Speaking, ZBVI 780am said he knew the late Premier, Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, Member Emeritus, was about to pass.
State funeral for late Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE December 11, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The late first Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, Member Emeritus, will be given a state funeral on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
National Archives & Records Management Unit now under Premier's office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has taken over the responsibility of protecting all of the Virgin Islands (VI) historical information, which he says will become the history and legacy of the territory.
No singing 'God save the Queen' outside protocols - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Noting that the National Anthem should only be sung or played in the presence of the Queen's Representative, ZBVI 780 'Honestly Speaking' radio show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says it continues to be baffling why 'God Save The Queen' is being sung during assemblies at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). This practice, he said, highlights a colonial mindset.
VI to offer duty-free fuel to mega yachts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mega yachts that sail the pristine waters of the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon benefit from a new duty-free fuel initiative under the condition that they remain in the territory for three days and more.
VI visas soon on sale @ various airports- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of an overall push to boost tourist arrivals in the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has disclosed the territory will soon be selling a special category of visitor's visa that can be purchased en route to the territory or at a local airport.
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