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November 16th, 2021
Gov’t salutes Dr Robert A. Mathavious for sterling contributions to VI

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Former school teacher and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert A. Mathavious has received honours from the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) for his sterling contributions to the VI’s financial services sector and economic development.

November 16th, 2021
Why AG said CoI lawyers should be called to Bar then denied injunction?- 'Edju En Ka'

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Attorney General (AG) Hon Dawn J. Smith has come under criticisms over a decision to not give permission to House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Julian Willock in a court injunction against the three Commission of Inquiry Lawyers accused of practicing law without first being called to the BVI Bar, after she agreed they had broken the law.

November 15th, 2021
Both Commissioner & AG agreed CoI lawyers needed to be called to BVI Bar!’- Speaker

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Willock has maintained that anyone calling themself a Solicitor or an Attorney in the Virgin Islands (VI) must first be called to the BVI Bar, not according to him but according to the laws of the territory.

November 15th, 2021
Gaming Commission Board to be setup no later than Jan 1, 2022- Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The territory is making concrete moves to establish its gambling and gaming sector, with the establishment of a Gaming Commission Board.

November 14th, 2021
VI needle Dominica for back-to-back win in CONCACAF U20 C/ship

SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic- Jake Forbes’ 38th minute penalty secured back-to-back victories for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to close out the CONCACAF U20 Championship in fine style and a third-place finish in Group A on November 13, 2021.

November 13th, 2021
Premier Fahie, VI delegation join OT leaders @ Joint Ministerial Council

LONDON, UK – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is attending the annual Overseas Territories (OT) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), which will be the first JMC in-person meeting since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 13th, 2021
David D. Archer, Jr. is now acting Governor until Nov, 22, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from November 13 to 22, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory on business.

November 13th, 2021
Budget 2022: Preparations afoot for COVID-19 booster shots in new year

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that in 2022, the Government will be implementing COVID-19 booster shots for persons who have already been vaccinated.

November 13th, 2021
Dr the Hon Wheatley is acting Premier until Nov 22, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently acting as Premier of the Virgin Islands.

November 13th, 2021
Gov’t intends to build 13 homes, repair 25 in 2022 - Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the Ministry of Health and Social Development is aiming to construct 13 new homes and repair 25, in the coming year for residents whose homes were impacted by the 2017 hurricanes.

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