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November 26th, 2021
‘I have nothing further to add’- 'Gus' on his claims that VI was ‘full of corruption’

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Although the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) granted him another opportunity to set the record straight on damming claims that he allegedly said during a Cabinet meeting in January 2020 that the VI was ‘full of corruption”, Ex-Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert aka ‘Gus’ refused the offer.

November 25th, 2021
Ex-Governor Jaspert tells CoI he always remained ‘respectful’ to Fahie Gov’t

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Controversial Ex-Governor, Mr Augustus J.U Jaspert known for his combative governance style, has told the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in a response note, that he remained respectful to the sitting administration despite claims from Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that the relationship with him was rocky and ‘abusive.’

November 24th, 2021
'Pfizer & booster shots will be here before year ends'- Premier Fahie

TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- More than 50% of the Virgin Islands population is now fully inoculated against the COVID-19 virus that has killed millions globally since its onset in late 2019 in Wuhan, China.

November 23rd, 2021
VI, SVG bonds will remain strong as region mourns passing of Sir James - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has extended deepest condolences to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the passing of Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell at the age of 90.

November 23rd, 2021
'Tears came to my eyes' when airplane landed – Premier on Taddy Bay reopening

TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he became emotional when he saw the first airplane land at the Taddy Bay Airport, signaling the rebirth of the facility.

November 20th, 2021
Fixed! Anegada airport runway now fully lit to accept night flights

SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The August George Airport also known as the Anegada Airport will soon be receiving regularly scheduled night flights following to completion of works to have the airport runway fully lit.

November 18th, 2021
$12.4M to be plugged into 2022 infrastructure development– Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– As the Virgin Islands continues to forge ahead with rebuilding and maintaining its infrastructure from the devastating impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria and the challenges of the global pandemic, some $12.4M in funding will be plugged into local infrastructure development for the 2022 budget year, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated.

November 16th, 2021
W&SD losing approximately $22M annually- Finance Minister

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has bemoaned that the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) is carrying serious deficits of more than $20 million each year; however, that will soon change.

November 16th, 2021
VI Premier lays wreath @ UK’s National Service of Remembrance

LONDON, United Kingdom- The Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) laid a wreath at the United Kingdom’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

November 15th, 2021
Long overdue Consumer Protection Act to be implemented next year

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has promised to have the Consumer Protection Act 2020 come into effect in 2022.

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