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January 31st, 2021
I will be in ‘listening mode’ for next few weeks- Governor Rankin

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG, says in an effort to learn about the people and culture of the territory (VI) he will be in ‘listening mode’ for the next few weeks and beyond.

January 30th, 2021
PHOTO of the DAY: VIYP shadow Premier poses with real deal Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The official swearing-in ceremony to welcome the newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency, John J. Rankin CMG on Friday, January 29, 2021, was also a time for photo opportunities.

January 29th, 2021
Dr Richard W. Georges is first alumnus installed as HLSCC President

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he is pleased that despite the challenges the administration of the late H. Lavity Stoutt faced constructing the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), its perseverance continues to pay off.

January 28th, 2021
‘Distaste & Disrespect’ from UK press towards Premier & wife – Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands radio talkshow host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called disrespectful and distasteful the actions of one UK Newspaper who used a photo of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his wife, Mrs Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie, in their continued attempts to paint the territory as corrupt.

January 28th, 2021
Mr John J. Rankin to be sworn in as Governor January 29, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Designee Mr John James Rankin, CMG will be sworn in as Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, on Friday, January 29, 2021.

January 28th, 2021
Concerns raised about UK's CoI website

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new Commission of Inquiry (CoI) website has been set up for the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) in over 60 global languages on a UK registered domain, bvi.public-inquiry.uk with the CoI address listed as RB 1.11 22 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EG.

January 27th, 2021
CoI terms of reference so broad ‘I could fit in them’- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry as announced by previous Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is not specific as required by the Commissions of Inquiry Act but is rather a witch hunt.

January 27th, 2021
New BVILOVE e-magazine puts spotlight on Gov’t Projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has rolled out a new ‘BVILOVE e-magazine’, aimed at putting the spotlight on Government projects in the Virgin Islands.

January 26th, 2021
Fahie Gov’t concerned CoI is ‘a conclusion already written’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his administration remains concerned that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) issued by the ex-governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert, with the backing of the United Kingdom (UK) Government, is a conclusion already made and an attack on local government.

January 26th, 2021
SSB lost $70M in interest under NDP Gov't– Premier Fahie reveals

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In a shocking revelation, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the Social Security Board (SSB) lost some $70M in interest from monies invested under the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.

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