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Hon Vanterpool slams Governor for trying to intimidate VI Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative in the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has accused the sitting Governor, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert, along with past Governors, of what he called 'intimidation' of the democratically elected Premier of the Virgin Islands to lead the Territory, according to the mandate of the people.
‘I don’t have a clue!’ about $1.5M unpaid debt - Hon Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Former Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) said he has no clue about the over $1.5M unpaid debt left mostly at the Works Ministry by the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
‘It wouldn’t be right’ to reprimand Gov Jaspert – Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Debating on the need to balance government’s financial accounts through the Supplementary Appropriation (2014) Act, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the reason he could not support the reprimand of the sitting Governor was because the House of Assembly (HoA) has been late with items in the past.
Fahie gov't averted 'major negative effects' of COVID-19 - Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Even as Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) had moved to criticise some of the bold steps taken by the Fahie administration to combat COVID-19, Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has praised the government for taking the necessary proactive measures to keep the Territory safe.
SSB bought over 138 acres of land in last decade- Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) has purchased in excess of 138 acres of land in the Territory over the past decade, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour responsible for Social Security, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
VIP Gov't discovers over $1.5M in unpaid NDP bills
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - More than $1.5M in unpaid bills left by the Dr D. Orlando Smith's National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been discovered following complaints from several venders about the Virgin Islands (VI) Government owing them monies for unpaid work.
‘Burden’ of liquor licensing to be lifted from Magistrate’s Court
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Another legislation that has been talked about for many years but never saw daylight in the House of Assembly (HoA) until the Andrew A. Fahie (R1)-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) took over the reins of Government is being pushed in the HoA.
Historic 'gambling legislation' passed in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In a historic move for the Virgin Islands, legislation has been passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) to allow regulated gambling in the Territory, effectively paving the way for Parimutuel Wagering, lotteries, and casinos to be established.
'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.
VI coral reefs under threat by deadly disease- Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- “Our marine resources need our help,” was the clarion call by Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), as he detailed that an emerging disease scientists are calling Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which attacks living tissues of corals eventually leading to their death, has reached the Virgin Islands.
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