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Reject the 'crabs in a barrel' mentality'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The ZBVI 780 AM 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused some Virgin Islanders of having a 'crabs in a barrel' mentality as, according to him, they have a tendency to wish failure for each other and exhibit an oppressive mindset.
VI meets September deadline to submit 'Plan of Action' to UK- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the United Kingdom (UK) Government agreeing to address Virgin Islands (VI) concerns over the stipulations of the £300M loan guarantee for recovery and development, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the territory has met the September deadline to present its plan of action to the UK on the way forward.
Late payments for some Public Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some Public Servants in the Virgin Islands (VI) have not been paid at the end of September 2019, as a result of upgrades to the enterprise and accounting software being utilised by the government.
Breached ‘hope & trust’ were reasons for leaving NDP- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ZBVI 780am ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline in taking some credit for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 2019 elections win, said it was due to breached ‘hope and trust’ exhibited by the National Democratic Party (NDP) that caused him to shift gears and throw his support behind Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
'Stay in preparedness mode'- Premier on passage of TS Karen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and stay in preparedness mode even as the latest weather threat, Tropical Storm Karen, has moved on from the territory.
Premier urges private sector to protect safety of employees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Reiterating his mantra to 'Get Ready, Stay Ready!' Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his latest update today, September 24, 2019, said that after weakening in the early part of last evening, the system has upgraded back to Tropical Storm strength and as such, the safety of people remains paramount.
USVI editorial praises VI Gov’t for making education priority
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The recent accomplishment of the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie-led Government of the Virgin Islands to refurbish the now L. Adorothy Turnbull Building of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in time for the September school term has been keenly noted even outside of the Virgin Islands, including next door- the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
‘Stop the PR, move on with nation building’ – Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Those in opposition of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) led government have alleged that the first six months of the present administration has been based mainly on public relations and have called on government to move on to nation building.
Gov't facing loss with £300M UK loan guarantee- Ray A. George
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Director, Mr Ray A. George says if the National Democratic Party (NDP) government had taken up the £300M UK Loan Guarantee offer when it was first made, the territory would be in receipt of more funds given the offer was made in Pound Sterling and not in USD.
'VI stands prepared to assist with Bermuda's recovery'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory stands ready to assist with the recovery of the Hurricane Humberto hit Bermuda, following some amount of devastation from the storm.
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