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September 30th, 2020
LEAKED LETTER: Governor fabricated lies to justify UK intervention in VI – Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In more explosive allegations against the ongoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U Jaspert, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in a letter to the United Kingdom (UK) that has since been leaked to the media, said the Governor fabricated lies about the COVID-19 situation in the Territory to get the UK to ‘swoop in and rescue’ the VI people.

September 30th, 2020
Hon Turnbull chided for trying to put barge owner’s name in ‘mud’

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Without presenting any evidence to support his claims, rather only what he heard, Opposition Member and Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has maintained that the Government of the Virgin Islands was issuing some $17,000 per barge, per day, for three barges to assist in border patrols.

September 29th, 2020
Premier left ‘shocked’ over leaked confidential letter to UK Foreign Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed ‘shock’ over a leaked mail penned by him to Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, over the conduct of outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert.

September 28th, 2020
Cannabis Act: Governor has thrown out entire process of legislation - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Although the VI 'Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020' was passed with amendments since June 30, 2020, in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), the bill is yet to become law until it is assented to by the Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 28th, 2020
Governor admits HMS Medway's return is against will of VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a decision to snub orders by the Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to deny a request to have a United Kingdom (UK) navy ship come to the Virgin Islands to assist with border security, Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert has admitted his decision may have gone against the will of the people wanting to handle their own affairs.

September 26th, 2020
Governor snubs Premier’s orders; asks UK Navy ship to secure VI’s borders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The embattled Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert on his way out of office has snubbed a decision by the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to handle its own COVID-19 border security and instead requested a UK Navy ship to return to the territory despite the government’s position to decline the UK offer.

September 25th, 2020
New AG Dawn J. Smith to be sworn-in on Oct 1, 2020

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly appointed Attorney General (AG) of the Virgin Islands Ms Dawn J. Smith will be sworn-in at a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 1, 2020.

September 22nd, 2020
Sir Hilary’s call for reparatory justice ‘deeply resonated with me’- Premier Fahie

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The call by Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC), Sir Hilary M. Beckles, for reparatory justice from the European powers to help place the Caribbean on a stable footing for the future, has “deeply resonated” with Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who believes many in the Virgin Islands would feel the same way.

September 22nd, 2020
'We have 2 full months to prepare & we must get it right!'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the date for reopening the Territory’s borders to international travellers now slated for December 1, 2020, Premier and Minister responsible for Tourism, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said residents and the business community must all play their part as the Virgin Islands readies itself for that important milestone.

September 21st, 2020
VI reopens to international visitors on Dec 1, 2020

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The question on the minds of many persons, particularly those in the hospitality industry, when the Territory would reopen to tourists in this COVID-19 pandemic, was answered today, September 21, 2020, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

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