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Lawsuits incurred by NDP Gov’t reach $20M & counting- Premier Fahie

- said some of the cases had no call being in the courts
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the Government of the Virgin Islands is still paying off millions in bills for lawsuits against the then National Democratic Party (NDP) Government. He said some of the cases had no call being in the courts. Photo: VINO/File
The ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) had racked up millions in bails for lawsuits, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: Facebook
The ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) had racked up millions in bails for lawsuits, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: Facebook
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- No doubt the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government had no idea that it was going to be challenged by a global pandemic that would see revenues to the territory reduced to a trickle while having to dish out monies not previously budgeted for to keep the economy going; however, it may have never expected to be met by a debt amounting in the millions for lawsuits incurred by the ousted National Democratic Party (NDP).

Speaking at the Bandstand in Long Bush at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Rally in celebration of the party’s 51st anniversary and its 3 years in office since the last election, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the territory has nevertheless seen the gains of the last three years.

He said this is in spite of COVID-19, the setback caused by Irma and Maria, and the neglect and mismanagement of the previous administration.

‘We are still paying bills owed’ by NDP

“We are still paying bills owed when we took office. We are still paying off lawsuits that had no call being in the courts,” Premier Fahie disclosed.

The Territory’s leader did not mention any of the cases but said the bill for lawsuits is $20M and counting.

“We are up all the way to the 20 million and going and I can’t even speak about some of the cases because of what was signed with some of the lawsuits, all because of neglect.”

VIP’s vision & mission not changed

Despite the pandemic, the challenges of the September 2017 hurricanes and those incurred by the past administration, Premier Fahie said with solid leadership, thanks to the people for  voting the VIP to office, they have been able to, “with BVI Love in our hearts, with God on our side and as a people working together we have been able to power through the challenges and create and seize opportunities.”

Premier Fahie also said COVID-19 put bumps in the road but the destination, vision and mission for the territory have not changed.

22 Responses to “Lawsuits incurred by NDP Gov’t reach $20M & counting- Premier Fahie”

  • Honestly (07/03/2022, 11:05) Like (15) Dislike (27) Reply
    i watched the live; i saw sooooo much evidence of works that was accompanied and what’s in process. To be honest as a none VIP supporter i was amazed. As much as Miss Jones is talking about this Government; She’s not the light the BVI needs or will ever except.
  • yo seh yo could do it (07/03/2022, 11:09) Like (28) Dislike (6) Reply
    Do your job from bawling
  • facts (07/03/2022, 11:45) Like (11) Dislike (27) Reply
    Tell them Andrew
  • blame game start (07/03/2022, 12:17) Like (33) Dislike (13) Reply
    Yes, blame NDP for y'all upcoming election lost. Health minister still holding on to the plandemic. Blame NDP for that to.
    • Yeah to that (07/03/2022, 17:42) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
      They are going to be in for a big shock. The public don’t want to hear about what party left lawsuits and 20 million BLAW, BLAW, BLAW, what are we as the public suppose to do about that. This next election is going to be a whole new generation with new vision and forward thinkers.
      • Right said Fred (08/03/2022, 09:42) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
        A whole new generation is going to run the Government. It is the new generation time. We are tired of the back bush way of thinking. You all had your time it is our time to shine.
        • Heyyyyy (08/03/2022, 15:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Time for a new forward, we need a fresh new start. The old way of thinking and doing things is no longer working. We want some new hip, in with the times, forwarding thinking people in Government. The bushman ways is not working.
    • Correction (08/03/2022, 23:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      For their loss, not their lost.
  • Lawsuits (07/03/2022, 12:59) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    OF THAT AMOUNT, HOW MUCH HAS BEEN PAID OUT.?
  • Liability (07/03/2022, 13:17) Like (25) Dislike (9) Reply
    Legal liability attaches to the government in power - period. VIP is in power for at least another month so deal with it. If the VIP does not want this legal liability then dissolve and get out of politics.
  • voter (07/03/2022, 13:22) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    They launching 11 dead horse
  • Ham and chesse (07/03/2022, 13:56) Like (28) Dislike (4) Reply
    a government in power for three years, and still blaming the NDP for everyone, but the reality is that the VIP party to be in power and make a double Celebration Party Three years in power and 51 years of its foundation, no full of expectations, the party was more of reelection campaign politics than celebration
    • Xxx (07/03/2022, 14:45) Like (6) Dislike (49) Reply
      We will never let you all forget the 8 long years of ndp destruction to my bvi
  • PVIM (07/03/2022, 14:19) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    no have to cast blame on the national dose of poison AKA NDP the facts are up in your face- you will have to be in denial
  • They R actual Pee. (07/03/2022, 14:23) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    NDP. VIP are actually Pee...Acidic , toxic waste.. .Would we ever get a good government. Ain had none since Lavity..
  • 1st District (07/03/2022, 20:39) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope when your party leave soon ,we don't have to sell Tobago them to pay!!
  • asura (07/03/2022, 22:37) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    Wow and they got the balls to talk about the speaker’s legal fees shame on the ndp
  • Lb (08/03/2022, 06:51) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    How many lawsuits did the VIP leave behind in 2011 when NDP got in? I'll wait!
  • Interested (08/03/2022, 08:38) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pay up where applicable and just move forward. People always suing Government under every party. Stop posturing
  • lmao (08/03/2022, 16:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol, the VIP is about to take a licking from NDP. VIP is hanging on a thread. Ohhh they are in for a big shock this time around. I’m telling you this election is going to be a hot one. Lots of defeats, surprises and head scratching.
  • WEW (08/03/2022, 17:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unless you describe these lawsuits we’ll consider this fake news trying to take the narrative away from your failures
  • Seriously (11/03/2022, 20:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How much more lawsuits have racked up since?


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