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$1.7M income projected from 7% fee on $$ transfers for 2020- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 7% transaction fee to take 7 cents of every dollar sent overseas through money transfer providers like Western Union and Moneygram have been generating huge incomes for Government, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
'Illegal gambling is already taking place in BVI' - Premier Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst criticism from religious groups and Opposition Members, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says "beyond the shadow of a doubt," there is a need to move forward with gambling legislation, and introduce regulated gambling in the Territory.
VINO's Cartoon 'a representation of what I see'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Man of the Cloth and ZBVI 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has broken his silence regarding a Monday, June 15, 2020, cartoon published by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that ties directly into social commentary made by him on the Tuesday, June 9, 2020, edition of his popular radio show.
Premier touts more jobs, revenues with regulated gambling
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has promised more jobs as well as more revenues under a new Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Act, 2020, currently being debated in the House of Assembly (HoA).
VI 'treated like second class citizens' under UK rule - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of the ongoing conversation on race and the unfair treatment of people of colour by institutions around the world, Virgin Islands' Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the Virgin Islands continues to be subjected to second class treatment as a British Overseas Territory.
UPDATE: Driver in Baughers Bay accident arrested for alleged drug possession
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 28-year-old man involved in a motor vehicle accident yesterday, June 13, 2020, was taken into police custody after a quantity of marijuana was reportedly found in his possession.
Former First Lady Rev Edris Christopher-O’Neal OBE laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Amidst singing and tributes in celebration of a life well lived, former First Lady, Reverend Edris Christopher-O’Neal, OBE was laid to rest today Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Two busted with gun in car; high scent of burning cannabis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 33-year-old female Graphics Designer along with a 21-year-old male, were both arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm after police officers trailed their vehicle following a traffic violation.
Premier calls for elimination of racism 'in all forms & places'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) joining world leaders and global protesters in a demand to end to racism in all forms; especially against people of African heritage, says in the Virgin Islands, its people have similar issues to confront and overcome.
UK & Governor have 'knees on VI's collective neck'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling on all Virgin Islanders to get on the bandwagon and fight against injustices faced by people of colour following the George P. Floyd Jr killing in the USA, ZBVI 780am radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline said closer to home, the United Kingdom and Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert have their 'knees on VI's collective neck.'
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