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VIP Gov't discovers over $1.5M in unpaid NDP bills
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - More than $1.5M in unpaid bills left by the Dr D. Orlando Smith's National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been discovered following complaints from several venders about the Virgin Islands (VI) Government owing them monies for unpaid work.
$2M raised by TRC allocated to EE/LL Sewerage Project
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced his administration’s plan to fast forward the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project despite it being in an Opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) stronghold.
'We thank you for the many sacrifices'- Premier Fahie to VI fathers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Together we say, 'Happy Father’s Day' to all our fathers and father figures. We thank you for the many sacrifices you have made to nurture your families. Our fathers are our protectors. They are our heroes, and our mentors," were some of the words of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his Father's Day Message today, June 21, 2020.
Be friendly yet firm & fair – Premier Fahie to new RVIPF constables
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on the 14 new officers of Cohort 4 of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to be friendly, yet firm and fair.
Premier joining youth organised 'Black Lives Matter' march
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Urging Virgin Islanders to not be afraid of speaking out against racism, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says he will be joining a local youth organised 'Black Lives Matter' march scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020, starting 2:30pm at the Noel Lloyd Positive Movement Park.
Marijuana legislation to be introduced @ 10th Sitting of HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Government of the Virgin Islands seeks to bring about new revenue streams to the Territory, especially since the mother country, the United Kingdom, has bluntly refused to meaningfully assist the economy financially after the destructive hurricanes of 2017 and now the global coronavirus pandemic, another important but controversial legislation will be introduced in the House of Assembly (HoA).
‘Burden’ of liquor licensing to be lifted from Magistrate’s Court
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Another legislation that has been talked about for many years but never saw daylight in the House of Assembly (HoA) until the Andrew A. Fahie (R1)-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) took over the reins of Government is being pushed in the HoA.
Historic 'gambling legislation' passed in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In a historic move for the Virgin Islands, legislation has been passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) to allow regulated gambling in the Territory, effectively paving the way for Parimutuel Wagering, lotteries, and casinos to be established.
New curfew begins from midnight!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its phased reopening following total shutdown due to the presence of the coronavirus in the Territory, Cabinet has decided to further push back the curfew as well as relax other measures.
$1.7M income projected from 7% fee on $$ transfers for 2020- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 7% transaction fee to take 7 cents of every dollar sent overseas through money transfer providers like Western Union and Moneygram have been generating huge incomes for Government, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
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