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PHOTO of the Day: Gov Mapp meets Chairman Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Governor of the USVI on his way to a radio show, met with the Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Gov Jaspert warns against complacency @ Irma Observance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) call to prayer, reflection and remembrance of September 6, 2017, was met with a scant attendance and a clarion call to guard against complacency in the Territory’s recovery efforts.
“Nothing in life is free” – Fahie hits back at Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) push to have a Medical School come to fruition in the Territory is brewing a war of words and, as put by Opposition Leader Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), is now being used as “distraction tactics.”
Banco Popular explores opening Virgin Gorda branch
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Banco Popular is in the process of conducting its due diligence and feasibility studies into establishing a branch on Virgin Gorda, following the closure of the Scotia Bank, effective today, September 1, 2018.
Hon Fahie closer to securing new bank for Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Scotia Bank closes its doors on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, today August 31, 2018, but Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), is optimistic the void left behind, could soon be filled by another financial institution.
Hon Walywn praises Opposition Leader on UK review consultations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), has publicly lauded the efforts of Opposition Leader Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), over his proactive approach to arrange consultations with the people of the Territory with regards the United Kingdom’s (UK) review of its relationship with Overseas Territories (OTs), including the Virgin Islands (VI).
Jost van Dyke: The ‘step-sister’ island the NDP forgot
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI - Opposition Leader Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will today, August 21, 2018, kick-off a series of territory-wide consultations on Jost van Dyke, aimed at soliciting and engaging the public as it regards an external threat.
Hon Fahie wants OECS countries less dependent on foreign investments
THE VALLEY, Anguilla, WI - Opposition Leader, the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has challenged his regional counterparts to embrace the existing resources within Caribbean blocs, such as the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in order to transform the regional economies and scales of development, instead of looking just looking to foreign investors.
Hon Fahie kicks off consultations for UK/VI review on Jost van Dyke
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Leader, Andrew A. Fahie (R1), kick-starts his Territory-wide consultations, on the sister Island of Jost van Dyke, on Tuesday August 21, 2018, as he engages residents in order to prepare formal submissions to the United Kingdom’s review of its future relationship with its Overseas Territories (OTs).
Statutory Bodies like Ports Authority needs reining in—Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nobody does what is expected, they only do what is inspected, and as such Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is pressing for statutory bodies, such as the BVI Ports Authority to be held more accountable by the public.