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December 2nd, 2020
VI & UN widen cooperation as Brexit ends EU aid

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations (UN) ahead of losing future European Union (EU) support for sustainable development at the end of 2020 when the Brexit transition period expires.

December 1st, 2020
VIP Gov't keeps promise to pay 10% of salaries in '1000 Jobs' initiative

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Companies who hired locals as part of the Fahie Administration's, 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days initiative, can now get 10% back on total salaries paid out so far, as promised by the Government when the programme launched.

December 1st, 2020
‘We are ready for you!’ – Premier on tourism sector reopening

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Offering a warm welcome to tourists ahead of today’s December 1, 2020, reopening of the Virgin Islands tourism sector, Premier and Minister of Finance (R1), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory is now open and ready for an influx of tourist arrivals.

November 28th, 2020
Tourists can ‘swim around their boats’ during 4-day quarantine – Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said during the first 4-day mandatory quarantine period after tourists arrive in the Virgin Islands (VI), they can swim but they will not be allowed to intermingle with the public.

November 28th, 2020
Four new vehicles added to RVIPF fleet

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be adding four new law enforcement vehicles to their police fleet through a direct investment from the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration.

November 27th, 2020
Premier Fahie makes it clear he never said no corruption exists in VI

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said that, relating to the recent historic $250M drug bust in the territory, he never said there is no corruption in the Virgin Islands (VI), rather, he praised the system for making the discovery.

November 27th, 2020
Premier Fahie flags concerns about 'Constitutional Relationship' @ JMC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship.

November 26th, 2020
Tourists cannot come to VI & 'do what they want'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has cautioned hoteliers and others in the tourism industry that tourists visiting the territory as of December 1, 2020, should not be allowed to do as they please with the government-imposed rules for keeping the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at bay, while at their respective properties.

November 25th, 2020
Some businesses tried to bully Gov't to flout health protocols - Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that as a result of the current COVID-19 health protocols in the Virgin Islands (VI), some business owners have tried to bully the administration to have their way, and not be subjected to the rules.

November 24th, 2020
HoA sits Wednesday, November 25, 2020

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Lawmakers in the Virgin Islands will return to the House of Assembly (HoA) on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, for the Third Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly.

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