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Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel

- customers will no longer see an increase on their electricity bills
Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in his exercising of powers, has advised that BVIEC be exempted effective immediately from the new wharfage fees. Photo: VINO/File
An update from General Manager, GM Leroy A.E. Abraham, said the Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been working assiduously with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and BVI Ports Authority to progress an exemption from the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Regulations, 2021. Photo: VINI/File
An update from General Manager, GM Leroy A.E. Abraham, said the Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been working assiduously with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and BVI Ports Authority to progress an exemption from the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Regulations, 2021. Photo: VINI/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) were told to expect an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory, the decision has been reversed.

An update from General Manager, Leroy A.E. Abraham, said the Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been working assiduously with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and BVI Ports Authority to progress an exemption from the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

“Wharfage as set out in paragraph (b) of Item E of the Third Schedule shall be charged on petroleum products discharged through ships pipeline direct to private facility of cargo owners” and “$0.10 per gallon on petroleum products discharged through ships pipeline direct to private facility of cargo owners,” the amendment noted said.

Mr Abrahams said the Premier in his exercising of powers has advised that BVIEC will be exempted effective immediately from this Regulation.

“As such, customers' June bills will reflect a reversal of this wharfage fee,” the Corporation noted.

17 Responses to “Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel”

  • Brown Bomber saves the day! (19/05/2021, 16:55) Like (46) Dislike (5) Reply
    One really has to wonder whether such "duh" decisions are a deliberate tactic to appear to be a hero.
  • Ghost (19/05/2021, 17:06) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    AMEN! HALLELUJAH..Hon. Premier Thank you, but don’t you know when you all add on increases it’s us the consumers that get squeeze?... PLEASE I BEG YOU- LOOK INTO PRICE CONTROL OF DIFFERENT THINGS - PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING . We elected all of you that’s in power- HELP US Hon. Premier..
  • rattie (19/05/2021, 17:14) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    If kye had this subject what would have happened?
  • Yeah Right!!!! (19/05/2021, 17:32) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    As if we chupit..
  • Come on man!!! (19/05/2021, 17:33) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    I don't think you guys waited until June because i just got my bill with $10 extra for fuel. How is that even possible. A whole $10. It's already tight, you people don't feel for your own people.
    • Sigh (19/05/2021, 19:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      'As such, customers' June bills will reflect a reversal of this wharfage fee,” the Corporation noted.' Reading is fundamental. You have not received your June bill yet!
    • Sigh (19/05/2021, 22:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      You sure that $10.00 wasn't the late fee? Cause they are charging a late fee now.
  • Micko Poff (19/05/2021, 17:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Smoke and mirrors!
  • Sssss (19/05/2021, 18:02) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Raise minimum wage to $9 or $10 please
  • .I e (19/05/2021, 18:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just got mine with $8 dollars increase so I don't know what they're talking about
    they damn well know that they increase the bills already
  • Uncle ANDY (19/05/2021, 19:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    said like this / I WALKED IN THERE AND DROP A COUPLE OF HINTS AND IT WAS BUSINESS AS USUAL
  • VG gas $4.56 (19/05/2021, 19:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This Exemption is needed for the gasoline petrol companies too as the petrol at the pump on VG is at $4.56, guess it will climb to $6.00 with the reckless BVIPA operation. Does these officials even pay for their own petrol??
  • are you serious (19/05/2021, 20:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Exempting the rich while giving then the right to cut tge poor electricity wirhout warning?
  • Russian. (19/05/2021, 22:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    These governmt always seems to wither in a rush or trying to hide,,,,, Only to end up getting it wrong .
  • FireX (20/05/2021, 05:16) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oldest political ploy (trick) in the world. Start a fire then rush to put it out. You become the hero.
  • @ brown bomber (20/05/2021, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    NOW WHAT MY NAME


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