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Commentator heightens call for deportation of expats involved in human smuggling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated calls for the deportation of expatriates involved in human smuggling activities linked to an August spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands.
Premier hails revamping of West End Community Centre
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Work on the hurricane damaged West End Community Centre is moving apace and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the West End community will soon enjoy the benefits of the modernised and resource-equipped facility.
‘Taking care of the people is not about popularity’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The public has put this government in place to make decisions that are in their best interest. There are a lot of tough decisions to make especially in these challenging times.
VI Youth Parliament relaunching Tue, Oct 20, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) will be re-launched on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, under the ambit of the House of Assembly (HoA) in keeping with the Commonwealth Parliament best practices.
'Higher education' key to re-tooling human capital post COVID-19– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has pushed for greater investments in the education sector, which he said is needed if the Caribbean is to develop both the institutional capacity required to help drive sustainable development; and to produce graduates needed to support the diversification of regional economies.
SVG Consular Office opens in VI; Bishop Ishmael P. Charles is Honourary Consul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what was dubbed a historic occasion, a St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consular Office was opened in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Friday, October 16, 2020.
Gov't spent under $100K not $1M on palm trees– Premier clarifies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has sought to clear the air on the cost of the over 100 palm trees planted around Road Town in August as part of the beautification initiative of his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
'Every step we make' must be towards self-determination- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building the Virgin Islands towards a path of self-determination and nation building that strengthens its people.
Ground breaks for modern market square in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the new Road Town Market Square will be a critical step for the Virgin Islands in stimulating economic growth when it is completed in nine months.
Cabinet announcing full school reopening by next week – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that given no active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory, the VI cabinet will be making moves to fully reopen schools.
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