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'Tell us what is the problem!'- Premier urges internet providers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Affirming his Government's commitment to fixing the internet woes of the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has encouraged the local telecoms to bring their challenges to the government so that solutions can be created.
Premier Fahie tapped as Keynote Speaker for USVI Prayer Breakfast
SUB BASE, St Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands’ third Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be the keynote speaker on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) at an event hosted by the League of British Virgin Islanders on Saturday March 14, 2020.
VIP Gov't marks first year with thanksgiving services
SOUTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In the second of two church services to mark its first year in office, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Administration led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), held a thanksgiving service last evening Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Sanctuary of Hope New Testament of God Church in South Valley, Virgin Gorda.
BVIEC reinstating all street lights by June 2020 - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, says even as street lights are missing from entire neighbourhoods, the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) continues to bill the government for electricity supply as per normal.
Negative! Results return for 3 persons in VI tested for Coronavirus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Three persons tested for Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) have returned negative results, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
VI Youth Parliament relaunching on March 30, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) is relaunching on March 30, 2020, and re-assigned under the ambit of the House of Assembly, in keeping with the Commonwealth Parliament best practices.
'This is a stressful time'- Gov Jaspert on global Coronavirus threat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert says while it is a stressful time regarding the uncertainty surrounding the threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as global infections rise, Virgin Islanders should not fear the activation of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Level 1.
Premier Fahie approves $3M for Coronavirus preparedness & response
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a commitment that the Government will remain focused on the protection of the health of all residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that a $3M special funding has now be earmarked towards Coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and response.
Opposition complains about getting too much info in answers to questions in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A streamlining of the way Government Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) answer questions may be on the way, following accusations from Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) that government Ministers are evading answering specific questions about their Ministries when asked.
Fix internet woes or be sent home - Premier tells TRC Chair Vance M. Lewis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the motion to appoint Mr Vance M. Lewis as the Chairman of the local Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made an ultimatum that he must get the work done with regards to fixing the Virgin Islands (VI) telecoms woes or be sent home.
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