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Give us 'some credit' for renewable energy push!- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member and Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) says that while he supports the direction that the Fahie Administration is moving with its renewable energy push, the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) Government ought to be given credit for laying the groundwork.
Coronavirus: BVI Hong Kong staff under strict quarantine- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Updating the House on the impacts of the Novel-Coronavirus outbreak on overseas offices and employees of the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (F1) says staff at the BVI Hong Kong House will remain under strict quarantine as per recommendations of local authorities.
Vance M. Lewis & Vincent Wattley In! as top brass of TRC Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Current Chief Executive Officer of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (TPP), Mr Vance M. Lewis, will now sit as Chairman of the Board at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission for a period of three years with effect from February 1, 2020.
VI must 'aggressively & assertively' expand its tourism sector- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Alluding that the Virgin Islands (VI) tourism product is the one thing from the Territory that cannot be outsourced, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the government and authorities to embark on an extensive expansion of the Territory's tourism product.
VI now a fully compliant jurisdiction under EU tax laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands has now been recognised as a fully compliant jurisdiction for tax purposes under the European Union (EU) having previously been placed on "Annexe ll" of the EU's list while they monitored the Territory’s compliance in matters related to economic substance.
Constable challenging CoP for not promoting him to Sergeant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A constable, Mr Nicholas Tranquille, of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is now suing the force, and by extension Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews in his capacity as head of the RVIPF, for failure to promote him to a higher rank.
'People are very excited about marijuana' industry- Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says even as legislation is being drafted for the local medical marijuana industry, the Virgin Islands community remains excited about the prospect.
Getting locals to the 'next level' high on agenda - Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former 'Hard Talk' radio host and Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has now been appointed Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee and with that, the talk show host said he has big plans to promote locals and build entrepreneurship across the Territory.
VI consuming $26.16M in fossil fuel per year- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a consumption of approximately one million gallons of fossil fuel per month, the Virgin Islands (VI) is burning $2.18 million in fossil fuel per month at base cost, which works out to roughly $26.16 million per year, and $130.8 million over five years, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Financial & Insurance Companies failing Virgin Islanders - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling for a 'safety net' to protect Virgin Islanders, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the lack of competition in the financial and insurance industries is making the Virgin Islands an expensive place to live.
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