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Blood of ancestors 'still speaking' but are we listening? Premier Fahie asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on Virgin Islanders to honour the legacy of their ancestors and make moves towards completing their unfinished works started generations ago.
‘Be committed to the Rule of Law’- Speaker Willock tells new Gov Rankin
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - While giving welcoming remarks at Friday’s, January 29, 2021, swearing-in ceremony for new Governor John J. Rankin CMG at the Save the Seed Energy centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Willock noted that Mr Rankin came at an interesting time in Virgin Islands’ (VI) history.
Gov’t looking to vaccinate 'most if not all' of VI – Hon Malone
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has indicated that with the arrival of the first batch of AstraZeneca AZD1222 Vaccines from the United Kingdom, the Government of the Virgin Islands will now begin the mammoth task of vaccinating most to all of the Virgin Islands population.
Representing the people remains a 'humbling role'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Being in politics is not easy,” are some of the words of senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) on having one of the longest runs as a politician in the Virgin Islands (VI), with a total of 22 years.
BVIPA & BVIAA to be merged; W&SD & VISR to become statutory bodies
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that as part of Government’s 2021 agenda, his administration will be looking to merge the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) into one entity.
'Evidence shows Govt’s COVID-19 protocols are effective' – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said despite the global tussle regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, the Virgin Islands' strategies continue to serve the territory well.
Stamp duty waiver for purchase of property to be extended- Premier Fahie
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed it will be extending the stamp duty waiver for the purchase of property by Belongers.
HLSCC celebrates historic investiture of President Richard W. Georges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Nationally recognised leader in higher education and scholar of cultural and critical theory, Richard W. E. Georges, PhD, has made history as the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) youngest President and the first alumnus to ever serve in the office, a press release from HLSCC today, February 1, 2021, stated.
Grant from SSB subject to 'rigorous checks & balances' including by SSB- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The $40 million granted injected into the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan by Social Security Board (SSB) has come under scrutiny fueled by rumours pedalled mostly by sworn critics of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration; however, the grant is subject to rigorous checks and balances including by SSB to ensure there is no deviation from the agreement or abuse of funds.
Premier welcomes biblical ‘era of John & Andrew’ in VI
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed new Governor John .J. Rankin, CMG, with open arms to the Virgin Islands, calling the new era one of exciting collaborations between the two.
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