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UPDATE: New VIP Cabinet took Oath of Office

Before family, close friends and senior VIP officers, The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has today Friday, March 1, 2019, sworn in its Cabinet. Photo: VINO
Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was officially appointed Minister of Finance by Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert. Photo: VINO
Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was officially appointed Minister of Finance by Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert. Photo: VINO
Hon Carvin Malone was handed the instrument, making him Minister for Telecommunications, Health and Social Development. Photo: VINO
Hon Carvin Malone was handed the instrument, making him Minister for Telecommunications, Health and Social Development. Photo: VINO
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) was appointed as Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration. Photo: VINO
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) was appointed as Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration. Photo: VINO
Fifth District Representative, Hon Kye M. Rymer is now Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities. Photo: VINO
Fifth District Representative, Hon Kye M. Rymer is now Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities. Photo: VINO
Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Showande Uhuru' is the Minister for Education, Culture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, and Youth Affairs. Photo: VINO
Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Showande Uhuru' is the Minister for Education, Culture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, and Youth Affairs. Photo: VINO
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) was appointed Junior Minister for Tourism. Photo: VINO
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) was appointed Junior Minister for Tourism. Photo: VINO
Hon Sharie B. de Castro has been appointed Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development. Photo: VINO
Hon Sharie B. de Castro has been appointed Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development. Photo: VINO
Just four days after the Monday, February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Government Ministers of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration will be sworn in today Friday, March 1, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Just four days after the Monday, February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Government Ministers of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration will be sworn in today Friday, March 1, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Before family, close friends and senior VIP officers, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has today Friday, March 1, 2019, sworn in its Cabinet.

The ceremony took place at the Governor's residence in Road Town on the main island of Tortola where Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was officially appointed Minister of Finance by Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, while Hon Carvin Malone was handed the instrument, making him Minister for Telecommunications, Health and Social Development.

Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) was appointed as Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration and Fifth District Representative, Hon Kye M. Rymer is now Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities.

Seventh District Representative Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Showande Uhuru' is the Minister for Education, Culture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, and Youth Affairs.

Two Junior Ministers

Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) was appointed Junior Minister for Tourism, and At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro has been appointed Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development. However, according to Premier Fahie, she will concentrate on merging Education with the economy.

On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, there will be a ceremony for the Ministers of Government where the public is invited.

The event is scheduled to be carried live on many social media platforms.

See previous story published today, March 1, 2019

Gov’t Ministers to be sworn in Today, March 1, 2019 

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Just four days after the Monday, February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Government Ministers of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration will be sworn in today Friday, March 1, 2019.

Premier Fahie is moving with speed to have his government start their work for the people after they were given a huge mandate at the 2019 polls.

The Virgin Islands Party won 8 out of 13 seats taking all the At-Large posts in addition to four districts.

Next step

On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, the Premier and Minister of Finance announced his Cabinet selections and the New House of Assembly (HoA) is expected to convene on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, where all 13 elected members and a speaker will be sworn in.

Our newsroom will bring more details as the information unfolds.

11 Responses to “UPDATE: New VIP Cabinet took Oath of Office ”

  • ta ta (01/03/2019, 13:14) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Nice
  • Eagle Eye (01/03/2019, 17:25) Like (1) Dislike (50) Reply
    All the way march 12.y'all moving to slow.really thought y'all would have hit the ground running,boy was i wrong.
  • Outsider (01/03/2019, 19:42) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    Eagle Eye, what is your problem? You seem to be a very negative person. Learn to have some faith.
  • @Eagle Eye (01/03/2019, 21:01) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
    You like you want to get eaten alive lol. How dare you say such thing on this site lol.... you know them coming for you.
    Congrats at all. Seriously though why the Deputy Premier and Speaker of the House can’t be announced. It can’t be that difficult. Mr. Willock will be a great Speaker of the House.
  • Happy tolian (02/03/2019, 04:43) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who will be deputy Premier? My
    Favourite = hon Carvin. Exemplary leader ship for over 35 year in many fields
  • pat (02/03/2019, 06:12) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    So happy some of them out of we house. I only wish mark was out!
    • Music (02/03/2019, 08:51) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      the BVI premier post belongs to locals with one or both parent born here and can trace their roots here
  • wow (02/03/2019, 09:43) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hodge-Smith or Smith-Thompson could be Great Choices for Speak Of The House! Why not? They are very strong, decesive, unbiase and seemingly fair ladies.


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