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CoI must consider culture of VI regarding board appointments- Premier argues
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has argued that the internal process of selecting board members for appointment, as opposed to always advertising the position, is one that is the Culture of the VI rather than a process that is indicative of a lack of good governance.
Adjusting budget is about being 'cautious' & not broke- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) recently disclosed that Government is proposing an adjusted budget for 2021, considering the shortfall in projected national revenues, the Opposition was quick to suggest that the territory is broke.
VI embarking on National Repentance Week from Sept 13-19, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) will be embarking on a ‘National Repentance Week,” beginning September 13, 2021, until the 19th through an initiative spearheaded by the BVI Christian Council, in collaboration with the Government of the VI.
Fahie Gov’t signs contract for restoration of CCTV network lines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands has made a significant step in restoring the network necessary to capture closed-circuit surveillance video in the territory.
Hon Turnbull accuses Premier Fahie of taunting CoI & causing 'shackles' to close in
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has accused Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) of fuelling the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) whenever he makes comments that the inquiry has found nothing so far.
Gov’t working out ‘issues’ to repair Salt Island dock
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is working on resolving issues pertaining to the reconstruction of the Salt Island dock.
Application process for ‘fully vaccinated’ to be automated on travel portal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said there would be an additional perk for fully vaccinated persons seeking travel approval on the BVI Gateway Portal.
Persons 'trying to beat the system' @ travel portal- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is making further moves to deter persons from committing “COVID” crimes in the territory by increasing already high fines.
Premier: ‘I could’ve shut my mouth’ on hiring advisers like other Gov'ts
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told his constituents in the First Electoral District on Sunday, September 5, 2021, he could have been silent about hiring ministerial political advisers like past governments in the Virgin Islands.
Gov’t bringing revised budget due to COVID-19 revenue shortfalls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has proposed a revised budget for 2021, considering the shortfall in projected national revenues.