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VI economy ‘constantly & consistently progressing with recovery’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Devastated by the hurricanes of 2017 and then severely impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic, the ever-resilient Virgin Islands may have been battered with blows but has not gone down for the count. In fact, like ‘Rocky’, it is fighting its way back with grit and steely determination.
Gov’t will continue to advance 'Good Governance' in VI – Premier in 2022 message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has given his commitment to advancing the concept of good governance in the VI, as part of his New Year’s Day 2022 message to the people of the territory.
Gov’t, Horse racing stakeholders to meet @ start of 2022– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Horse racing in the Virgin Islands (VI) could finally be revived following a hard hit from the COVID-19 pandemic that halted the sport and has seen Ellis Thomas Downs suffer some amount of neglect.
HoA prorogued; Throne Speech on January 18, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the December 24, 2021, Government's Official Gazette, the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has been prorogued.
VIP Gov’t will further strengthen ‘good governance framework’ in 2022- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), as part of his 2022 message to the territory, said his administration will continue to strengthen good governance legislation in the new year.
VI Gov’t hosting annual ‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ on Jan 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is hosting the second annual ‘ A Time of Praise and Prayer’ event on January 1, 2022.
BVIPA employees to receive increments, 'one-off' ex gratia payment
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Employees of the BVI Ports Authority hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will be given much financial relief early in the new year, 2022.
‘This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says his heart goes out to the current members of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, for serving at a time he considers the worst to be in the Opposition.
Contacts of Premier & Deputy Premier asked to self-isolate & get tested
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons who may have been in contact with the Premier and Deputy Premier in the past week without a mask are being asked to self-isolate and be tested.
Premier Fahie welcomes Final Adoption of UN Resolution on VI Decolonisation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) Resolution on the ‘Question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly on December 11, 2021, at the conclusion of its 76th session.
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