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SSB funding into Stimulus Plan must be explained - Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to bring clarity on how money from the Social Security Board (SSB) is being sourced in the Government's COVID-19 economic stimulus plan.
Ghut clearing & shelter inspection continue as ‘active hurricane season' begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Now, there is another challenge brewing—an active hurricane season—to test the indomitable spirit of the Virgin Islands people,” remarked Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as he assured the Territory Government is continuing to do its part to ‘Be Ready’ for the Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially began on June 1, 2020, and ends November 30, 2020.
Governor silent on accusations of 'interference' with legislature
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the BVI Airways audit report at the centre of the controversy, a usually combative Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has remained silent days after public accusations of interference with the legislative arm of the Virgin Islands (VI) government.
Hon Carvin Malone gets 3rd extension as Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), has been given a third extension in the post of Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.
BVI Airways case now under 'full criminal investigation'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following controversy surrounding the BVI Airways Audit report reaching the House of Assembly (HoA) one month after its statutory deadline from receipt by the Governor, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the BVI Airways case is now under criminal investigation.
$62.9M Phase 2 Economic Stimulus Plan rolled out by VIP Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced a $62.9M Phase 2 Economic Stimulus Plan that has seen the allocation of funds to various sectors and initiatives.
‘Reprimand Governor for violating’ Audit Act & VI Constitution- Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Accusing the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Augustus J. U. Jaspert of having a 'cavalier attitude' towards the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Senior Member of the Opposition, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has moved a motion to reprimand Mr Jaspert over the late tabling of the BVI Airways (BVIA) report from the Auditor General.
Governor tried to 'urge' HoA to meet & table BVIA report - Speaker
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert in efforts to meet the statutory deadline for the laying of the Auditor General prepared BVI Airways report to the House of Assembly (HoA), has been accused of interfering with the legislative branch.
Phase 2 of Economic Response Plan to be unveiled this evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As promised, Phase 2 of the Virgin Islands' Economic Response Plan to COVID-19 will be unveiled today, May 28, 2020, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
'Consumer Protection Act, 2019' to get 2nd & 3rd Readings today, May 28
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Consumer protection legislation, a major campaign promise of the now Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, will see further progress when the Eighth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) takes place at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom today, Thursday, May 28, 2020.
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