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Opposition Leader fight: No time for massaging of egos- Hon Fahie
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- In an attempt to put to rest the controversy that is currently dividing the well-established Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and raising speculations about his character, Virgin Islands Party Chairman and First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie made it clear that if he was not prepared to take up the positions of Premier or Opposition Leader he would not have contested the post of Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party back in November 2016.
‘The branding has started’- Hon Andrew A. Fahie
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Many may recall the National Democratic Party (NDP) 2015 campaign strategy to demonise the then Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Julian Fraser RA, who they had labelled as unfit to become the Premier of the Virgin Islands.
Victimisation & deception at their highest in VI- Hon Andrew A. Fahie
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) found another reason to reiterate statements made in the past, that victimisation and deception are at an all-time high with the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government in power.
Hon Fahie should be made Leader of Opposition- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the 3-D show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley has added his voice to the controversy involving the apparent butting of heads over who should be the Leader of the Opposition in the Virgin Islands, saying junior member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who was recently elected as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), should be the new Leader of the Opposition.
Round 2! Hon Andrew A. Fahie fights for Opposition Leader post!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After telling the media and Party delegates following his win as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on November 30, 2016 that he had no interest in pursuing the post of Leader of the Opposition, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made a U-turn.
$323M budget presented; Disappointing says Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) presented a $323M budget in the House of Assembly today, January 16, 2017.
Address Sugar Mill beach access issue to prevent ‘unwarranted outcomes’- Hon Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI- First District Representative and Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie has urged the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) to immediately address the contentious issue of access to the beach near the Sugar Mill Hotel in Apple Bay on the West End of Tortola, Virgin Islands.
Hon Fahie asks whether Premier had authority to fire Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A pledge to “strongly lobby” for the passing of a few critical legislations to ensure good governance, the clear definition of each member of the House of Assembly’s power and privileges as stated by the law and not opinion, as well as public forums to be held by Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, are some of the plans for 2017 by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Worth the ‘weight’! Long awaited gym opens in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It took more than five years to materialise but persons especially in West End seeking to get fit, lose some pounds or pack on some muscles can now go to a gym right in their area to achieve that objective.
‘I am very concerned for my country’- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is not allowing himself to be drawn into the concerns within the National Democratic Party (NDP) camp and the calls by former legislator and strong NDP supporter Eileene L. Parsons OBE.