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Passenger quota increases for USVI/VI ferry trips
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) along with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have successfully negotiated an increasing the number of persons traveling by ferries to and from both Territories.
'Sam' & 'Cindy' clash on live radio over retirement benefits for legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two Virgin Islands talk show hosts recently traded words on live radio after their views clashed on the Government’s move to address a 30-year outstanding issue of retirement benefits for former legislators.
Legislators’ retirement benefits not a salary increase; 30 years overdue– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the recent decision by the House of Assembly (HoA) to address benefits for retired legislators (HoA) was an issue that has been outstanding for over 30 years.
CoI grills Premier on Patsy C. Lake & Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an update this afternoon, Thursday, May 20, 2021, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) revealed that he appeared before the ongoing Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to answer a range of questions.
Mischievous CoI? Premier says selectively releasing info is skewing public opinion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called for a more transparent Commission of Inquiry (CoI), where more information is to be made available to the public and the media so that a full picture of the Inquiry can be presented to the public and the world.
Skelton-Cline suggests mandatory vaccinations for work permit holders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commentator and clergyman, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to find ways to get the territory fully vaccinated, suggesting work permit holders face mandatory vaccination.
Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) were told to expect an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory, the decision has been reversed.
Vaccine policy @ Leverick Bay Resort was shared with Labour Ministry- Flax-Brutus
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Following news that staff members at Leverick Bay Resort and associated companies were given an ultimatum to either vaccinate for COVID-19 or be subjected to third party COVID-19 testing out of pocket every 14 days, Company Director of Operations, Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has indicated that the policy was shared with government authorities before it was circulated.
Electricity cost to increase due to new fuel fee - BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) can expect to see an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory.
Nanny Cay Resort & 284Foundation launches wall art competition
NANNY CAY, VI - Nanny Cay Resort, in collaboration with the 284Foundation, is hosting a Wall Art Competition which seeks to give young creatives in the [British] Virgin Islands an opportunity to have their work showcased on the walls of the resort’s new and improved rooms.
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